News
West Coast fishermen seek new market to weather coronavirus storm
With restaurants shuttered and out-of-work consumers spending less, the coronavirus’ impact on the West Coast fishing fleet has been painful. But one sector of the seafood economy has found a silver lining: community supported fisheries …
North Carolina’s seafood leaders use data collected pre-pandemic to go to bat for fisheries
The effects of covid-19 in North Carolina are widespread and touching all aspects of the fishing industry, including seafood harvesters, wholesalers, retailers and processors — all currently operating their businesses at a fraction of their …
Gulf & South Atlantic Market Report: 2019 Year in Review
Fishermen say red snapper is recovered, and a healthy annual catch limit of almost 7 million pounds came along with ex-vessel prices at $5 to $6 per pound. But it was not so rosy elsewhere …
Francis Dawn is newest Maine dragger
In the fall Fairhaven Shipyard in Fairhaven, Mass., launched the 90′ x 30′ dragger Francis Dawn that’s now fishing out of Portland, Maine. The yard crew is also building a 90′ x 28′ clam boat …
How to: Drafting an onboard plan for covid-19
Reports on how to handle covid-19 in fishing operations have been spreading since the virus reached U.S. shores — from onboard management to processing protocol. The Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin on …
Viewpoints
Congress must act to save U.S. fishing industry
With the coronavirus being spread around the world and nations reacting to this threat in many different ways — from doing nothing, to closing the borders and full quarantines — the unintended effects of such …
Keep fishermen fishing: Food producers are essential to our health and survival
Food production and delivery are crucial systems for society. The covid-19 virus is causing severe economic and social disruptions worldwide. The president has made it clear to the U.S. population that grocery stores and pharmacies …
Stay connected with National Fisherman
We could all use some good news right now. The National Fisherman and Pacific Marine Expo teams are working to reach you where you are with more coverage available online than ever before — no …
Why local fisheries matter — with or without a global pandemic
The topic of food security has been on the mind of forward thinkers for years now, who primarily have focused on access to food as affected by natural disasters. As Covid-19 closes ports, markets and …
Racing is coming: Will we be ready for it?
Winter sometimes hangs on in Maine for the longest time. Stiff, hard, cold winds have swept the midcoast shore a number of days this month, and there are predictions of snow for today and Thursday …
Recipes
Seaweed matters: Seaweed salad, the entrée
It all started a couple of years ago when I …
Super Bowl Crab and Artichoke Dip
This recipe was inspired by Super Bowl Sunday. But let’s …
Tuna Salad Salad
Need something quick and easy for a busy summer weeknight? …
Sesame Bluefin Tuna Steaks
It’s bluefin tuna season in Maine. The small fleet is …
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Lifesaving man overboard equipment start up- Seeking Partners
Ohio startup company with innovative patented technology seeking business partners, …
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