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Fisheries and Oceans Canada photo.
July 23, 2026

Fishery officers seize 18,000 pounds of Halibut off Nova Scotia

Fishing is more than an occupation. For many fishermen, it is a lifelong identity that doesn't end at retirement. Photo courtesy of James Kirkikis / SS
July 27, 2026

When fishing is who you are

The 35-foot Nora J sustained significant damage in a July 21 collision with the 62-foot Tabitha about 22 miles off Grays Harbor, Wash. A crew from Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor picked up three crew before the boat sank. Coast Guard photo.
July 23, 2026

Coast Guard says two boats collide off Washington; no injuries reported

A salvage team approaches the grounded fishing vessel Arctic Sea on June 20, 2026. Resolve Marine photo.
July 27, 2026

Wreck removal set for grounded Pribilofs crabber Arctic Sea

NOAA's 2026 ecosystem report stated that total seafood production is declining in both the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank, driven by reduced landings of several key fish groups. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
July 27, 2026

NOAA report highlights shifting New England ecosystem

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Washington's commercial black cod fishery continues its upward trajectory. Photo courtesy of Sena Sea

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August 5, 2026

Washington black cod landings climb as domestic demand grows

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Vitsab's Freshtag time-temperature indicators use a color-changing label to visually track cumulative temperature exposure, offering another tool to help monitor seafood quality throughout the cold chain. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

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August 5, 2026

Vitsab highlights visual cold chain technology for seafood handling

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Commercial harvest of greater amberjack in federal waters of the Gulf of America will close Aug. 8. Photo courtesy of David Hills

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August 5, 2026

Gulf greater amberjack commercial season to close

The Revolution Wind project off southern New England was almost 90% complete toward its array of 68 wind turbines in December 2025. Ørsted photo.

Survey seeks impact of offshore wind power on seafood businesses

August 5, 2026

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Vitsab's Freshtag time-temperature indicators use a color-changing label to visually track cumulative temperature exposure, offering another tool to help monitor seafood quality throughout the cold chain. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Vitsab highlights visual cold chain technology for seafood handling

August 5, 2026

NF Staff

Washington's commercial black cod fishery continues its upward trajectory. Photo courtesy of Sena Sea

Washington black cod landings climb as domestic demand grows

August 5, 2026

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Commercial harvest of greater amberjack in federal waters of the Gulf of America will close Aug. 8. Photo courtesy of David Hills

Gulf greater amberjack commercial season to close

August 5, 2026

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Commercial salmon fishing will be prohibited in Cook Inlet as of Aug. 5, 2026. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Salmon fishing to close in Cook Inlet EEZ to protect coho quota

August 4, 2026

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NOAA published an interim final rule implementing Framework Adjustment 72 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan, making updated catch limits, revised sector allocations and other management measures effective immediately. Photo courtesy of

Long-awaited Framework takes effect for Northeast groundfish fleet

August 4, 2026

Carli Clancy

June Sea, Wood River Special Harvest Area, Kodiak, Bristol Bay setnet tender, waiting to buy fish at sunrise. Photo courtesy of Blankenship

Inside the overlooked world of Bristol Bay’s salmon tenders

August 4, 2026

Carli Clancy

Fishermen move to intervene in Northeast marine monument case

August 4, 2026

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The group Save Long Beach Island called for NOAA "to designate the primary historic migration corridor of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale along the East Coast as critical habitat." Save LBI graphic.

NJ activists ask Trump to intervene on right whales decision

August 3, 2026

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The Aleta at the dock in Florence, Oregon. The 49-foot steel ketch was designed by Jack Serin and built near Ventura, California. Kate Price and Brandon Hiza bought the boat in 2022 as both a home and an albacore troller. Photo courtesy of Price/Hiza

F/V Aleta blends sail power with modern albacore fishing

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F/V Faith Crew Ready to Shrimp

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