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Ben Hayden

Ben Hayden is a Maine resident who grew up in the shipyards of northern Massachusetts. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Whether it's empowering Alaska-based startups or collaborating with fishery-specific enterprises, AFDF's startup accelerator program fosters and supports local companies. Photo by CSNafzger on Shutterstock

AFDF's Startup Accelerator Program fosters entrepreneurial growth

Patagonia's Hose-Down Slicker set in Campfire Orange. All article images belong to Patagonia.

Patagonia's Workwear line built to take a beating

Lowell's Boat Shop, Amesbury, Mass. is the oldest operating boat shop in America. Ben Hayden photos. Black and white imagery provided by the Penobscot Marine Museum.

Lowell's Boat Shop: America's oldest

The Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024 seeks to prevent U.S. taxpayer funds from supporting shrimp-related activities in foreign countries through international financial institutions. Shutterstock image.

Save Our Shrimpers Act introduced to safeguard US shrimping industry

Shrimp boats on the Dickinson Bayou, Galveston, Texas, USA. Photo courtesy of gallimaufry on Shutterstock.

Safeguarding domestic shrimpers from foreign exports

Checking kelp on a grow line at Seagrove Kelp off Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. Seagrove Kelp photo

State of Alaska aquaculture report 2024

Arctic Storm Management Group's trawler-processer was built by Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, Houma, La. ASMG photos.

Alaska pollock trawler delivered to Arctic Storm Management Group

The 2022 edition provides analysis into seven fishing vessel casualties. NTSB website image.

Safer Seas Digest 2022: Fishing vessel accidents

Ben Matthews photo.

Through the Lens with Ben Matthews: from Bristol Bay salmon to handlined halibut

Pacific Marine Expo 2023. Photo: Britton Spark @couchchronicles

Pacific Marine Expo's Coastal Challenge: Knots, Nets, and Victors