Great Lakes PFAS Tracking: A Notre Dame meta-analysis using 42 years of data maps how PFAS move through Great Lakes food webs, finding PFOS drops in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario after an early-2000s phaseout, while Lake Superior shows little change. Fisheries Conservation in Maine: Maine lobstermen kick off a “V-notching” challenge aimed at protecting 1 billion lobster eggs, with weekly reporting and a contest running until Sept. 25. Marine Economy Push (Pakistan): Sindh’s livestock and fisheries minister says Karachi Fish Harbour upgrades are underway to modernize facilities, improve cleanliness and security, and boost exports and fishermen’s welfare. Aquaculture Policy (FDA): The FDA’s 3-year MUMS Blueprint (2026-2028) targets better access to drugs for minor species, including fish, to close treatment gaps. Heat Impacts on Seafood (UK): Britain’s lobster supply is tightening as unusually warm seas drive octopuses north, pushing lobster prices up and forcing menu shifts. Local Lake Stewardship (Vermont): Vermont marks Lakes Appreciation Month, highlighting lake health tools like the Shoreland Protection Act and Lake Wise program. Training for Conservation (Vermont): Vermont Fish & Wildlife launches a Junior Warden Weekend for teens (Aug. 1-2) featuring K-9 demos, mock investigations, and fishing and camp activities. Blue Economy Investment (Nigeria): Dangote urges capital into six marine priority areas, including fisheries and aquaculture value chains and marine technology/data services. PFAS & Food Safety Angle: The Great Lakes findings add urgency for seafood and water managers to track long-lived contaminants through ecosystems.