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The 2024 Northern Gulf of Maine scallop season on Stellwagon. Photo by Carli Stewart

Scallop season reopens in Northern Gulf of Maine with higher quota

Carli Stewart

F/V Nobska, a groundfish vessel out of Gloucester, MA. Photo courtesy of Clancy Fisheries

Mass. pushes feds for May 1 groundfish season start

Carli Stewart

The Empire Wind project is planned for two phases, totaling a potential 2.76 gigawatts production, with power export cables to New York City and Long Island. BOEM graphic.

Trump administration moves to shut down Empire Wind

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Ear-hanging involves drilling a small hole in the scallop's shell and suspending it on a line. Photo courtesy of A. Schreiber and Island Institute

Scallop study sheds light on gear choice for Maine growers

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The first Commercial Fisheries Commission (CFC) meeting on April 8, 2025, set the stage for a new era of collaboration and state-level advocacy for the seafood industry. Photo by Allan Wood Photography

Massachusetts launches Commercial Fisheries Commission

Carli Stewart

Aerial photos show significant sheening surrounding the stricken scallop boat Eileen Rita, which ran aground in Boston Harbor on April 11. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Scallop boat capsizes in Boston Harbor; three rescued

Eric Haun

The flexible fallpipe vessel Nordnes is starting rock installation in April on the Empire Wind project off New York. The rock layers will extend a radius of 66 feet around each foundation location. Van Oord photo.

Wind power opponents urge Trump administration to block Empire Wind

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Dana’s Boatshop is building the Shelly Marie, a 42’ Wayne Beal lobster boat with pressure treated 2x4 deck framing that will be topped with fiberglassed plywood and 1/2-inch rubber decking.

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A step up for Boothbay lobsterman

Michael Crowley

President Donald Trump moves forward with tariffs on Canadian imports, a decision that has sparked bipartisan opposition in the Senate. Photo by Maxim Elramsisy

Tariffs threaten lobster industry as senators push back

Carli Stewart

If it’s ever built on its 127,388-acre lease in federal waters, SouthCoast Wind could generate up to 2,400 megawatts from 141 turbines and five transmission substations. BOEM graphic.

Nantucket appeals SouthCoast Wind project

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National Fisherman has named Eric Haun as its new executive editor, bringing extensive maritime journalism experience to lead its editorial direction and enhance industry coverage. Eric Haun photo.

Eric Haun appointed as new executive editor

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