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Dedicated to education about the food web that connects you to the seafood you love. One Fish Foundation was born from chance, actually.

I'm Colles Stowell (https://www.facebook.com/colles.stowell) and I'd had been writing about sustainable seafood for three years, when I began writing a blog specifically for Cape Ann Fresh Catch (http://www.capeannfreshcatch.org/one-fish/), the largest community supported Fishery in the country in 2014. Shortly thereafter, I was asked to serve as "an expert" to provide feedback on the sustainabili

ty projects for 9th grade students at Casco Bay High School in Portland. Two things struck me immediately: How prepared these students were to dig into the issues around seafood sustainability, and how much more many of them wanted to learn. Their teacher, long-time educator Ben Donaldson, and CAFC director Donna Marshall both encouraged me to explore the possibility of creating a curriculum to get students to think about where their seafood comes from. One Fish Foundation combines both in-classroom education and blogs to dive into issues such as different wild harvest and aquaculture approaches and the economic, environmental and social impacts they have. We look at specific species' health, like the recent Maine shrimp harvest closure, or the potential impact of the Pebble Mine on Pacific Wild salmon. We talk about illegal fishing practices and equity issues here and abroad. We study the complexity of the domestic fisheries management structure and some of the issues that arise. The mission of One Fish Foundation isn't to tell people which fish or shellfish to buy. It's to give them enough information to be confident they're making a smart, sustainable choice. Seafood with a conscience.

06/19/2026

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill into law last week that requires commingled domestic and imported shrimp products to be clearly labeled. Taking effect on August 1, the law further extends substantial fines to businesses that market commingled shrimp as solely a domestic Louisiana product. Commingling domestic and imported shrimp and seafood products harms folks throughout the supply chain, from fishermen to consumers. This legislation is a step in the right direction for enforcement, traceability and transparency.

06/18/2026

A New England fisherman is speaking out against the Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA) Act, warning that the legislation could pave the way for large-scale offshore finfish farms in U.S. federal waters. One Fish Foundation is among more than 420 organizations, businesses, and community leaders that have urged Congress to reject the bill, arguing that it would create a pathway to permanent industrial fish farming under the label of "research." The debate highlights growing concerns over how future seafood policies could affect fishing communities, marine ecosystems, and public ocean waters.

06/17/2026

New footage released by Animal Equality UK from a Scottish salmon farm shows fish suffering from severe facial wounds, lice infestations, untreated injuries, blindness, and spinal deformities. The organization alleges that some salmon had lice levels exceeding the legal threshold for intervention and has submitted a formal complaint to Scotland's Animal and Plant Health Agency. The findings have renewed concerns about fish welfare standards and regulatory oversight within Scotland's salmon farming industry. If you're REALLY interested and have a strong stomach, Google "farmed salmon sea lice." But don't say we didn't warn you!

06/15/2026

A Washington State court has upheld the state's ban on commercial finfish net pen aquaculture after industry groups dropped their legal challenge. The decision protects one of the nation’s strongest safeguards for marine waters and brings a years-long legal battle to a close. Advocates celebrated the ruling as a major victory for clean water and aquatic ecosystems in Puget Sound.

06/12/2026

𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒
A free dockside health clinic in Galveston, Texas, is helping fill a critical gap in care for commercial fishermen, many of whom are Vietnamese immigrants working in one of the nation’s most dangerous industries.

Operated by UTHealth Houston’s Docside Clinic, the monthly pop-up provides primary medical care, health screenings, and connections to social services directly on the docks.

As healthcare costs rise and many fishermen continue to face barriers to accessing care, the program highlights the importance of meeting fishing communities where they are.

06/04/2026

Here’s an idea. Let’s continue to invest in the crucial science that will let us better prepare for the incoming and possibly devastating impacts of climate change. Sadly, that’s not an idea the Trump administration shares.The administration has begun dismantling the $368 million global ocean monitoring system that launched about 10 years ago. It features an array of technical equipment that measures ocean currents, temperature changes and a host of other critical data along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Losing that data will make us blind to how badly climate change could affect everything from weather patterns, oceanic currents, seafood patterns and coastal erosion. Hopefully, Congress finds a way to stop this.

06/03/2026

The U.S. Coast Guard recently boarded a large po***ck trawler in southeast Alaska and identified over 10,000 pounds of po***ck roe that were not listed on the ship's harvest log. That's a no-no. Coast Guard investigators identified the discrepancy after boarding the Trawler C/P Northern Eagle. They later determined the trawler had failed to report an additional 27,000 pounds of po***ck roe in a previous trip. The Coast Guard escorted the boat back to Dutch Harbor and seized the unreported product. While the Coast Guard is still acknowledging the event, it has taken down the press release about the seizure, saying they didn’t want to seem like criminal activity. It begs the question: Are there any powerful entities that may be trying to sway the message?

06/02/2026

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Save Our Shrimpers Act! 🦐

🦐How does this at support shrimpers?
The Save Our Shrimpers Act (HR 2071) would require U.S. representatives at international financial institutions to oppose funding for foreign shrimp farming, processing, and export projects. This legislation addresses years of unfair competition caused by subsidized foreign shrimp flooding U.S. markets.

🦐Why does this matter for Gulf communities?
Subsidized foreign shrimp imports have made it increasingly difficult for U.S. shrimpers to compete. This legislation could help protect fishing families, local economies, and the future of the domestic seafood industry.

🦐It passed the House, what’s next?
After passing the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, it heads to the Senate for consideration.

This is an important step toward a better economic future for domestic fisherpeople.

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06/01/2026

New research from Tulane University sheds light on why saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River has been worsening in recent years. Researchers found that crevasses along the river can slow freshwater flow, allowing saltwater to travel farther inland and threaten drinking water supplies across southeast Louisiana, including New Orleans. Scientists are exploring solutions like underwater levees, rock barriers, and temporary sand dams to help reduce future intrusion events. As climate conditions continue to shift, the study highlights the importance of long-term river management and adaptation. Read more in our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/onefishfoundation/april2026

05/26/2026

Meet the Ornate Spiny Lobster! 🦞

The Ornate Spiny Lobster, also known as the Tropical rock lobster, is among the largest in the spiny lobster family. They are nocturnal feeders and eat a variety of mollusks, shrimp, crabs, worms, and sea urchins. They have two sets of feelers, one large pair covered in spines, which can fold backwards and can be used for protection. Common predators include triggerfish, groupers, and octopuses, but when confronted, the ornate spiny lobster quickly evades predators by flapping its tail and swimming backward!

Habitat: Coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific
Size: up to 50cm in length
Good at: feeling things out
Bad at: moonwalking (better at moonswimming)

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