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Outer Banks fisherman and industry advocate Dewey Hemilright dies at 59. Photo courtesy of Kip Tabb / Coastal Review

October 15, 2026

Outer Banks fisherman and industry advocate dies at 59

10 people face charges after an undercover investigation into an alleged illegal commercial fishing operation. Photo courtesy of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

October 9, 2026

10 charged in illegal fishing, sea turtle poaching bust

All three Bering Sea crab fisheries open Oct. 15, with measured harvest levels as stocks continue to rebuild. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

October 7, 2026

2026-27 catch limits set for red king, snow, and Bairdi crab

F/V Gulf Traveler grounded near Metinic Green Island off Midcoast Maine. Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard

October 14, 2026

Two rescued after vessel grounds off Maine Coast

Photo courtesy of West Coast Groundfish

October 15, 2026

Groundfish rule brings gear marking changes for 335 vessels

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