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Three Alaskan harvesters have been charged with intentionally sinking their respective fishing boats in Southeast Alaska. Shutterstock photo.

March 4, 2026

Three Alaskans charged with intentionally sinking fishing boats

Todd Meadows, 25, a deckhand on the F/V Aleutian Lady, died Feb. 25 in an overboard accident about 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Captain Rick Shelford via Facebook.

March 4, 2026

‘Deadliest Catch’ crew member dies in overboard accident

A Gulf of Maine Research Institute vessel studies cod populations in the Gulf of Maine. Photo courtesy of GMRI

March 4, 2026

Stop-fishing notices spread as haddock delay drags on

Design of the F/V Lily Jean with the prayer that lives on the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial Statue in Gloucester, MA. Design courtesy of C-Cals Maine

March 3, 2026

Lily Jean loss sparks formal investigation as fishing community rallies

These Reedville, Va., menhaden steamers await the outcome of the ongoing debate of how much menhaden fishing will be allowed in 2026 on Virginia waters. Photo by Larry Chowning

February 26, 2026

Virginia will remain in ASMFC as bill to withdraw was continued to 2027

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