National Fisheries Institute Applauds the Opening of Expanded Fishing Grounds in the Pacific
Reston, VA – June 11, 2026 – We applaud today’s announcement by President Trump to restore commercial fishing access…
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National Fisheries Institute Applauds the Opening of Expanded Fishing Grounds in the Pacific
Reston, VA – June 11, 2026 – We applaud today’s announcement by President Trump to restore commercial fishing access…
Economic IntegrityTrade & Commerce
National Fisheries Institute Testifies Before the United States Trade Representative as Part of Section 301 Tariff Investigation
Washington, DC – May 5, 2026 – Bob DeHaan, Executive Vice President & General Counsel at the National Fisheries…
Economic IntegrityTrade & Commerce
National Fisheries Institute Welcomes Announcement of USDA’s Office of Seafood
Reston, VA – April 15, 2026 – From its fundamental role in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines and its investment…
Economic IntegrityHealth & NutritionSustainability & SourcingTrade & Commerce
NFI Annual Top 10 List Looks at Seafood’s Most Consumed Species in 2023
Top 10 List Reveals Continued DiversificationMarch 11, 2026 – Reston, Virginia – In 2023, Americans ate 19.1 pounds of seafood per capita, with…
Health & NutritionTrade & Commerce
National Fisheries Institute Welcomes Industry Veteran as new Director of Scientific Affairs
Reston, VA – February 18, 2026 – The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) welcomes Gina Mortillaro as its new Director…
NFI Sushi Council Welcomes Bay Hill Seafood Sales as New Member
NFI Sushi Council Welcomes Bay Hill Seafood Sales as New MemberDecember 15, 2025 – Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) Sushi…
Seafood Coalition Sues NOAA over Marine Mammal Protection Act Implementation
Reston, VA – October 9, 2025 – The parties to this lawsuit are strong proponents of the Marine Mammal…
Economic IntegritySeafood SafetyTrade & Commerce
National Fisheries Institute Welcomes New Media and Communications Manager
Reston, VA – September 26, 2025 – The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is pleased to announce the addition of…
NFI Congratulates Lisa Weddig on Retirement, Welcomes New Chief Science Officer
Reston, VA – September 3, 2025 – For nearly twenty years Lisa Weddig has headed up the regulatory and…
Economic IntegritySeafood SafetyTrade & Commerce
NFI Applauds President Trump on U.S.-EU Trade Agreement Framework
Reston, VA – August 21, 2025 – Today’s joint statement from the United States and European Union, announcing the…
Trade & Commerce
National Fisheries Institute Statement on Section 139L of the OBBB Act
Reston, VA – July 3, 2025 – NFI has been working diligently to help the seafood community benefit from…
National Fisheries Institute Concludes Inaugural Board Leadership Program, Launching Next Generation of Seafood Industry Leaders
Reston, VA – June 3, 2025 – The National Fisheries Institute has concluded the first year of its Board…
