Blogs

 

The Sorting Table

The Sorting TableThe Sorting Table delves into commercial fishing news from coast to coast. The editorial staff of National Fisherman invites you to share your insights on what’s going on in the industry.
» Read the The Sorting Table blog here.

 

Boats and Gear

Boats and GearThe Boats & Gear blog is overseen by our Boats & Gear editor, Michael Crowley. It explores new construction projects, electronics, gear and equipment for the commercial fishing industry.
» Read the Boats and Gear blog here.

 

Saltwater Soldier

Dave Clark started working on a salmon seiner the year after he graduated from Miami of Ohio in 1997. He hasn’t missed a summer fishing season in Alaska since. He and his wife just bought their first house in Juneau where Dave is currently purse seining and dreaming of the day when his two young boys can crew for him.
» Read the Saltwater Soldier blog here.

 

At Sea Diary

Matt Marinkovich’s weekly At Sea Diary entry is a popular feature of the National Fisherman Web site, and now you can post your own reflections on Matt’s experiences fishing in the Pacific Northwest and North Pacific.
» Read the At Sea Diary blog here.

 

 





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February 13-14
Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit
St. Ann's Parish Hall
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Announcements

MLA announces promotion

The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) promoted Beth Casoni to associate executive director. Casoni was executive assistant for four years and has worked hard at building relationships both inside and outside the industry for the association.

Her achievements include working with the National Seafood Marketing Coalition and helping launch the Commonwealth Quality Program in Massachusetts, lobster sector, on Oct. 1 with the Department of Agriculture. She has also been working with MLA executive committee members to form the Lobster Foundation of Massachusetts, a nonprofit focused on educational outreach programs and research to ensure the sustainability of the lobster stocks in Massachusetts.