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NEYFA is accepting applications for its March 2027 Greenhorn Apprenticeship Program. Photo courtesy of NEYFA

Greenhorn apprenticeship opens for 2027

An enforcement officer inventories shark fins found during Operation North Pacific Guard. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Shark finning, endangered species found in high seas boardings

The Sub Zero during a survey in March 2024. Rocky Point Surveys, LLC photo via NTSB.

Captain suspected hydraulics in 2024 Alaska salmon boat fire

The ASMFC has advanced its Atlantic menhaden draft addendum for public comment, beginning the next phase of discussion over potential management changes in the Chesapeake Bay reduction fishery. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

ASMFC advances Atlantic menhaden proposal

The Revolution Wind project off southern New England was almost 90% complete toward its array of 68 wind turbines in December 2025. Ørsted photo.

Survey seeks impact of offshore wind power on seafood businesses

Vitsab's Freshtag time-temperature indicators use a color-changing label to visually track cumulative temperature exposure, offering another tool to help monitor seafood quality throughout the cold chain. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Vitsab highlights visual cold chain technology for seafood handling

Washington's commercial black cod fishery continues its upward trajectory. Photo courtesy of Sena Sea

Washington black cod landings climb as domestic demand grows

Commercial harvest of greater amberjack in federal waters of the Gulf of America will close Aug. 8. Photo courtesy of David Hills

Gulf greater amberjack commercial season to close

Commercial salmon fishing will be prohibited in Cook Inlet as of Aug. 5, 2026. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Salmon fishing to close in Cook Inlet EEZ to protect coho quota

Fishermen move to intervene in Northeast marine monument case