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Maureen Donald is a freelance correspondent for National Fisherman.

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The Wanchese Fish Co. will close March 29, ending an 88-year run as a center of the North Carolina fishing industry. Wanchese Fish Co. photo.

Wanchese Fish Co. closure marks shift in North Carolina's commercial fishing landscape

define North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries photo.
A trawler in North Carolina. N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries photo.

Court rejects allegations of N.C. shrimpers polluting waters

100% sustainably sourced seafood arrives daily from local fishermen and fisherwomen at Pike Place Fish Market Seattle. Doug Stewart photo.

Locally Caught Seafood: It’s Not Just About Taste

North Carolina flounder: Prices rise, but Southern species cut back to rebuild stock

Who we are: Jimmy Siebold

The Miss. Kim capsized on the opening day of the South Carolina shrimp season. GoFundMe/Grace Sayre photo.

South Carolina shrimp boat capsizes on opening day of season

Nothing fishy about it: Seafood saves lives

Boat of the Month: Home-built Carolina net reel boat

Who we are: Drew Sadler

N.C. blue crab: Catches down, but prices surprisingly good

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Alaska governor candidates split on fisheries

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