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Ocean Conservation: Move Beyond Species Protection
- Opinion
- May 06, 2013, 10:00 EST
- U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign , Gulf of Mexico Fish Conservation Campaign, South Atlantic Fish Conservation Campaign
Here in the Gulf, ongoing work to rebuild red snapper to healthy levels is vitally important.More
The Bottom Line: New Year's Resolution 2012: Let's Gain Weight in the Ocean
- Opinion
- Jan 09, 2012, 15:05 EST
- Federal Fisheries Policy, Conserving New England Fish, U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign , Gulf of Mexico Fish Conservation Campaign, Campaign to End Overfishing in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic Fish Conservation Campaign
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions for Americans is to lose weight. Around this time of year, gyms fill up, the health food sections of supermarkets become crowded, and people whose daily exercise consisted of picking up their mail start jogging. But for the fish in America’s oceans, we need to resolve to help them gain weight.More
Protections Finalized for 132 Caribbean Fish Species
- Press Release
- Dec 30, 2011, 09:55 EST
- U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign
- Español
Holly Binns, a project director for the Pew Environment Group, issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final approval of plans to prevent overfishing of 132 species by setting science-based catch limits. The Caribbean Fishery Management Council gave initial approval in August.More
Overfishing 101: It Ain't Over Till It's Over
- Opinion
- Sep 06, 2011, 15:25 EST
- Federal Fisheries Policy, Pacific Fish Conservation Campaign, Atlantic Herring Campaign, Conserving New England Fish, U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign , Gulf of Mexico Fish Conservation Campaign, South Atlantic Fish Conservation Campaign
Everyone loves a good comeback story, but sometimes a storyline emerges prematurely. Mark Twain famously responded to a press inquiry regarding his supposed demise by saying, “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” Similarly, declarations earlier this year that overfishing had ended in America provide a case in point. More
Protections Approved for More Than 100 Caribbean Fish Species
- Press Release
- Aug 30, 2011, 17:40 EST
- U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign
Holly Binns, director of the Pew Environment Group’s Southeast and U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign, issued the following statement today in response to the Caribbean Fishery Management Council’s unanimous approval of plans to prevent overfishing of more than 100 species by setting science-based catch limits.More
Overfishing 101: Why Rebuilding Fish Populations Benefits Everyone
- Opinion
- Aug 15, 2011, 13:25 EST
- Federal Fisheries Policy, Pacific Fish Conservation Campaign, Conserving New England Fish, U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign , Gulf of Mexico Fish Conservation Campaign, South Atlantic Fish Conservation Campaign
All too often, leaders in Washington focus on the short-term impacts of potential policies to the detriment of long-term benefits to our environment and economy. Ongoing efforts in Congress to weaken the federal laws that govern marine resources are a great case in point.More
Overfishing 101: How Ocean Fish Populations are Managed in the U.S. (Part 2)
- Opinion
- Apr 26, 2011, 11:45 EST
- Federal Fisheries Policy, Conserving New England Fish, U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign , Gulf of Mexico Fish Conservation Campaign, South Atlantic Fish Conservation Campaign
To effectively manage these populations, the U.S. needs to base its policy on science. Few topics arouse passions about ocean conservation more quickly than overfishing—taking more fish from our ocean than nature can replace—and what to do about it. In my experience, this debate too often sinks into the details and jargon of fisheries management, making it difficult for the lay person to understand the subject. In this post, I’d like to break it down in a way that is easier to understand.More
Overfishing 101: How Ocean Fish Populations are Managed in the U.S.
- Opinion
- Apr 11, 2011, 10:47 EST
- Federal Fisheries Policy, Conserving New England Fish, U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign , Gulf of Mexico Fish Conservation Campaign, South Atlantic Fish Conservation Campaign
All too often the discussion around the issue of overfishing has been limited to a small group of stakeholders such as fishermen, conservationists and scientists. To help open up this debate to the broader public, I've developed a short series nicknamed "Overfishing 101." In this post, I'll take a look at some of the basics of why all Americans should care about how our ocean fish are managed. More
America's Fishing Law on the Line
- Opinion
- Apr 11, 2011, 09:05 EST
- Federal Fisheries Policy, Conserving New England Fish, U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign , Gulf of Mexico Fish Conservation Campaign, South Atlantic Fish Conservation Campaign
Enjoyed some tasty New England scallops lately? Reeled in a Gulf of Mexico red snapper? Feasted on some mid-Atlantic summer flounder? Aside from your fishing talents or culinary prowess, you have federal fishery law to thank.More
Pew Supports Proactive Approach to Prevent Overfishing
- Press Release
- Feb 01, 2011, 14:45 EST
- U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign
Holly Binns, a project manager for the Pew Environment Group, issued the following statement today in advance of the Caribbean Fishery Management Council’s public hearings during the next two weeks on a new plan to set fishing limits on dozens of species.More
New USVI-Puerto Rico Fishery Plan Approved
- Media Coverage
- Sep 07, 2010, 16:45 EST
- U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council voted and approved a plan for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands fishery conservation Tuesday, setting the final groundwork for enacting new data collecting rules and fishing limits on 35 species, ranging from queen conch to parrotfish.More
Statement on Vote on Plans to Save Caribbean Fish Species
- Press Release
- Sep 07, 2010, 11:30 EST
- U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign
Holly Binns, manager of the Pew Environment Group’s Campaign to End Overfishing in the Southeast, and Paul Chakroff, executive director of the St. Croix Environmental Association and member of the board of the Virgin Islands Conservation Society, issued the following statements today in response to the Caribbean Fishery Management Council’s vote on plans to end overfishing and enact new rules to place limits on catch of 35 species.More
Saving Caribbean Fish
- Opinion
- Jul 15, 2010, 16:05 EST
- U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign
If you have ever enjoyed a stroll on the beach or snorkeled over the coral reefs, you can thank the parrotfish.More

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U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign

U.S. Caribbean Fish Conservation Campaign News

Ocean Conservation: Move Beyond Species Protection

The Bottom Line: New Year's Resolution 2012: Let's Gain Weight in the Ocean

Protections Finalized for 132 Caribbean Fish Species

Overfishing 101: It Ain't Over Till It's Over

Protections Approved for More Than 100 Caribbean Fish Species

Overfishing 101: Why Rebuilding Fish Populations Benefits Everyone

Overfishing 101: How Ocean Fish Populations are Managed in the U.S. (Part 2)

Overfishing 101: How Ocean Fish Populations are Managed in the U.S.

America's Fishing Law on the Line

Pew Supports Proactive Approach to Prevent Overfishing

New USVI-Puerto Rico Fishery Plan Approved

Statement on Vote on Plans to Save Caribbean Fish Species

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