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Officers cited two commercial fishermen after they were allegedly caught fishing inside the Swamis State Marine Conservation Area. Photo courtesy of CDFW

August 17, 2026

Two commercial fishermen arrested for fishing in protected area

Looming Login.gov requirements are stirring concern in Alaska's commercial fishing industry. Shutterstock photo.

August 19, 2026

Federal cybersecurity mandate stirs concern in Alaska fishing industry

A Coast Guard helicopter hovers near the grounded fishing vessel Lake Bay at Point Reyes National Seashore in California Aug. 21. Coast Guard photo.

August 22, 2026

Fishing boat grounded at Point Reyes National Seashore

Seiners are still waiting for the pinks to show in Prince William Sound. Some surges have buoyed hopes, but people involved report that skippers and boat owners are already talking about the possibility of disaster relief. Photo courtesy of Henry Bell

August 19, 2026

Pink salmon surge offers late hope for Prince William Sound seiners

A North Carolina judge ruled the state failed to meet its obligations to protect coastal fisheries, with potential management changes still to be determined. Photo courtesy of John Wijsman

August 20, 2026

Judge finds decades of failures in coastal fisheries management

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