National Fisherman

Northeast

Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Second minke whale found dead off N.J.

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The latest assessment reveals that Atlantic herring, a key species for the Northeast’s fishing industry, remains overfished, though overfishing is no longer occurring. Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Atlantic herring still overfished, recovery uncertain

Carli Stewart

“There’s something personal about wooden boats,” says Jimmy Tripp, owner of the Outer Fall, ready for launch. “They have a soul.” Photo by Walt Bowers

Boat of the Month: Outer Fall

Paul Molyneaux

Commentary: Wind farms more threat than remedy

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A dead female North Atlantic right whale was reported Jan. 28 at Martha's Vineyard. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute/Michael Moore photo, NOAA permit # 24359.

Video: Maine lobsterman reacts to news of whale death

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Maine postpones bottom survey of wind research array area

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As water warms, sustainability is North Star for lobstermen

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Herring — Atlantic herring. NOAA photo

Forage fish decline worries Connecticut

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