Mar 04, 2025
The Truth About Overfishing
Overfishing is not caused by the actions of an individual boat. It’s a systemic problem in which federal regulators may allow fish to be caught faster than they can replenish themselves.
Campaign: Pushing for a Strong Federal Fisheries Law
Dec 30, 2024
Your Question Answered: Is Aquaculture Sustainable?
Open-ocean, finfish aquaculture might seem like an efficient alternative to traditional commercial fishing but these fish farms cause tremendous damage to New England’s environment.
Jan 31, 2023
Can Cod Make a Comeback? This Fish Story Shows Promise
New England’s fishery managers have adopted a new plan to help the Gulf of Maine cod population bounce back.
Jul 29, 2022
Stellwagen Bank Is a National Marine Sanctuary, But Is It Truly Protected?
As the federal government takes action to restore and conserve our nation’s lands and waters, strengthening protections for National Marine Sanctuaries must be a priority.
Jul 15, 2022
Third Time Must Be the Charm to Help Cod Make a Comeback
Federal fishery managers denied CLF’s petition to end overfishing and rebuild Atlantic cod. Now, New England fishery managers begin a third attempt to save cod.
Jul 08, 2022
Court: Federal Failure to Protect Right Whales from Deadly Entanglements Violates Law
“For too long, the federal government has failed to act while North Atlantic right whales slip toward extinction,” said Erica Fuller, Senior Attorney at CLF. “The court’s ruling today makes it clear that fishery managers must do more to protect this species. We must all commit to taking and funding every step necessary, because even one right whale death is too many.”
Apr 29, 2022
5 Reasons to Protect Special Places in New England’s Ocean
As New Englander’s, we are lucky to have our very own marine National Monument in our backyards. But it shouldn’t be the last. Here are 5 reasons why we must continue to protect special places in our ocean.
Apr 13, 2022
100% Monitoring is Coming to New England’s Groundfish Fishery
Federal fishery managers have approved a new rule that will require 100% at-sea catch monitoring to help stop overfishing species like Atlantic cod in New England.
Jan 19, 2022
Fishing for a Future: What “The Codfather” Fishing Scandal Can Teach Us About Fishery Management
For more than two decades, Carlos “The Codfather” Rafael dominated the New England groundfishery. He made millions from his criminal activities before a sting operation shut him down and forced him into prison.
CLF’s latest publication offers guidance to improve the current management system and avoid another scandal like Rafael’s.
Jul 26, 2021
Bill to Reauthorize Federal Fisheries Law Introduced in U.S. House
“With several New England fish populations in perpetual crisis, now is the time to strengthen the Magnuson-Stevens Act,” said Peter Shelley, Senior Counsel at CLF. “Congressman Huffman’s bill has the potential to address the impacts of the climate crisis on our fisheries and improve protection of important habitat from destructive fishing gear, but it also risks weakening core provisions of the law that are essential for rebuilding overfished species. We’ll be continuing our push to end overfishing and rebuild our region’s threatened fish populations as this bill moves through Congress.”
