National Fisherman

Carli Clancy

Senior Associate Editor

Carli is a Senior Associate Editor at National Fisherman covering commercial fisheries, fishing communities, and marine policy across the United States. Raised in a fourth-generation fishing family on an island in Casco Bay, Maine, Carli brings a working-waterfront perspective to her reporting, with particular focus on New England fisheries and the people whose livelihoods depend on the water.

Author Archive

You can find Mark Caylor, founder and host of the Galley Stories podcast, at this year's Pacific Marine Expo at booth #247. Photo courtesy of Britton Spark

Galley Stories catching voices before they’re lost

Crew of the F/V Pinnacle bringing a red king crab trap aboard. Photo courtesy of Jamie Goen

After the storm: Alaska crabbers steer toward a stronger future

Learn what's happening beyond the booths at this year's Pacific Marine Expo! Photo courtesy of Britton Spark

Beyond the booth: What to look forward to at this year’s PME

The action item to consider new management strategies under the Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 has been taken off the table. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

NC fishermen challenge proposed blue crab cuts

Bristol Bay salmon. Photo courtesy of BBRSDA

Seattle’s weeklong salmon celebration kicks off once again

V-notching a female lobster only takes a minute, but its impact lasts for generations... helping protect the resource that sustains our families, communities, and coast. Photo courtesy of the MLA Facebook page

Lobstermen push back on ASMFC overfishing claim

LDFW revisited its coastal buffer rules for the state’s menhaden fishery on Nov. 6. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Clash between anglers and industry as Louisiana narrows buffer zones

A shucking good time. Photo courtesy of the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center

Scallopalooza brings New Bedford’s heritage to life

An even more practical option for fishing communities may be the integration of wave energy into harbor infrastructure, such as within breakwaters. Photo courtesy of Anton Dios

What fishermen need to know about wave and tidal power

Menhaden are being caught and processed in Louisiana. Photo courtesy of LAFB

Louisiana menhaden debate heats up