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The American Dynasty is a 272-foot factory trawler owned by American Seafoods Co., based in Seattle. American Seafoods photo

American Seafoods hit with nearly $1 million EPA penalty

Pacific Marine Expo happy hour is held at the end of each show day in the Beer Garden, booth 4200. Photo credits to Britton Spark @couchchronicles

Bringing the fishing community together to experience what's new and notable

Ocean quahogs, among the longest-lived of marine species, are showing evidence of radically changing growth rates from warming ocean waters. SCEMFIS photo.

Ocean quahog growth rates ‘radically altered’ by climate change, studies find

The New England Fishery Management Council elected chair Eric Reid, left, and vice chair Rick Bellavance, returning the two Rhode Islanders for the third year in a row. NEFMC photo.

New England council elects chair, seats new member Jackie Odell

Happy National Lobster Day graphic — Graphic by the MLMC for National Lobster Day

Maine celebrates National Lobster Day

Navigating the Waves of Industry Leadership: The Legacy of National Fisherman Highliners

The National Marine Fisheries Service is taking public comments on its plan to expand the Massachusetts Restricted Area to include the previously exempted 'wedge' between state and federal waters. NMFS graphic.

NMFS plans to end ‘Massachusetts Wedge’ exemption for trap gear

Podcast: Galley Stories EP 79 Captain Garrett Olsen F/V Absolute

Fisherman Nathan Perez of Newport Beach, Calif., fishes for swordfish with deep-set buoy gear and harpoon on his 47-foot boat Great Bear II. Nathan Perez photo.

First permits issuing for California deep-set swordfish captains

2023 National Fisherman Highliner, Matt Alward in the window of his fishing vessel.

2023 Highliners at a glance: Matt Alward