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ICE agents arrest a man on MacArthur Drive in New Bedford on Monday. Photo courtesy of The New Bedford Light

September 24, 2026

ICE operation in New Bedford leads to arrests of seafood workers

Green Oceans says it hopes the discovery provides answers and some measure of closure for the fishermen’s families and the regional commercial fishing community. Photo courtesy of Green Oceans

September 22, 2026

Seven years later, wreck believed to be F/V Mistress found

North Carolina is appealing a ruling that the state failed to meet its constitutional obligations to protect fisheries, in a case challenging shrimp trawling, gillnetting, overfishing, and gaps in commercial harvest reporting. Photo courtesy of Wick Smith

September 18, 2026

North Carolina appeals ruling over fisheries management

Hundreds gathered in Northumberland County to weigh in on proposed cuts to Chesapeake Bay menhaden, urging managers to wait for new science. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

September 24, 2026

Young fishing voice joins Chesapeake Bay menhaden debate

Thatcher Brouwer has been named executive director of United Fishermen of Alaska. Photo courtesy of UFA Facebook

September 28, 2026

Juneau fisherman takes lead at United Fishermen of Alaska

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