Jun 30, 2026
Following CLF Petition, Regulators Adopt Latest Science to Support Atlantic Cod
There’s still time for New England’s cod populations to recover, but these fish need strong, science-based management plans.
Strategy: Responsible Fisheries Management
Apr 09, 2026
Atlantic Cod Need Strong, Science-Based Regulations to Survive
New England’s cod are at risk of collapse. Cod need every advantage they can get, not regulations based in inaccurate, outdated science.
Mar 27, 2026
The Truth About the Magnuson-Stevens Act
The Magnuson-Stevens Act has tried to protect our fish and fishermen, with mixed success.
Jan 13, 2026
Restoring Maine Alewives
CLF took action to save alewives, a fish critical to Maine’s fisheries.
Dec 15, 2025
A Sustainable (and Tasty) Solution to Ocean Health
Since 2019, Ken Sparta and his son Leo have quite literally leapt into the world of oyster and kelp farming, where they now regularly pull oysters and kelp from the coastal waters near Freeport, Maine. In fact, in 2024, Spartan Sea Farms hauled 100,000 pounds of kelp out of the water.
Nov 19, 2025
Court Rules That Tracking Lobster Vessels for Conservation and Sustainability is Legal
CLF has long fought to improve fisheries management in New England, and we’ll continue to do so until New England’s ocean, fisheries, and marine life can all thrive.
Mar 10, 2025
Attacking NOAA and the EPA: Can They Do That?
The Trump administration has taken aim at NOAA and the EPA. We’re ready to fight back.
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.
Jan 07, 2025
Critical Atlantic Cod Research Puts Survival of Struggling Fish at a Crossroads
New research shines a light on Atlantic cod’s falling populations.
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.
