Jan 13, 2026
Restoring Maine Alewives
CLF took action to save alewives, a fish critical to Maine’s fisheries.
Strategy: Responsible Fisheries Management
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.
Oct 31, 2024
Key Marine Habitats Deserve Protection
The Northern Edge is vital Atlantic cod habitat and needs protections.
Jun 24, 2024
The Truth About Fisheries Management in New England
Fisheries management must preserve the beloved New England fishing industry with stronger regulations and measures to adapt to climate change.
Mar 11, 2024
Dirty, Unregulated Industrial Salmon Farms Put Our Waters at Risk
Maine’s coastal waters need more protection from polluting industrial fish farms.
