National Fisherman

Jessica Hathaway

Former Editor in chief

Jessica Hathaway is the former editor in chief of National Fisherman.

Author Archive

Bering Sea pollock fishing — A Bering Sea pollock survey is one of ways NMFS assesses federal fisheries stocks. NOAA images

Taking stock: Comfish jobs top 1.25 million; two more fisheries rebuilt

Salmon Sisters Shelly's Paella — The sisters dedicated this book to their mom, Shelly, who inspired and developed the recipes, including this self-taught paella, made in honor of a giant pan procured on a trip to Europe. Brian Grobleski photo

Harvest and homestead: Family feeds the soul

Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative photo

Flashback Friday: Maine Lobstermen's Association, 1970

Max Schofield, Andrew Vallieres, Jake Schreiner 2018 Nushagak — Crew Shots: Max Schofield, Andrew Vallieres and Jake Schreiner making quick sets in Bristol Bay's Nushagak District

Getting canned: Bristol Bay 1970 and 2020

Global Seas' Bering Defender. Global Seas photo

Get Schooled: GAPP virtual workshop opens door to matching funds

Under New England council management, the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument includes a range of fishing restrictions, which will soon expand under a coral habitat amendment. The pink areas have tilefish gear restrictions; the yellow and green areas are closed to monkfish and squid fishing. The red area outlines the seamounts area. New England Fishery Management Council image.

Fishing the canyons: Coral amendment will expand restrictions of Atlantic monument

Pollock roe — Popularity of Japanese cuisine could open a wider market for pollock roe. Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute photo

Seafood stimulus: Cash flow and connections for rising stars

President Donald Trump signs a proclamation allowing commercial fishing in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts marine monument on June 5, 2020. Jessica Hathaway photo

Spotlight on seafood

Oregon's Newport Harbor. Creative Commons photo by D. Reinhart.

Top 10 for ’20

Lima Flag Bristol Bay 2020 Quarantine Jackson Combs — The crew of the tender Tebenkof flies the Lima flag on their way to Bristol Bay to indicate they’re working through Alaska’s required 14-day quarantine. See the full image in our August Issue. Jackson Combs photo

Editor's Log: Very necessary