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Frank O'Hara III, executive vice president of O'Hara Corporation, has been elected president of the Wild Alaska Sole Association.

O’Hara named president of Wild Alaska Sole Association

The Cape Town Agreement will set mandatory fishing safety standards for 28 nations, representing 3,754 qualifying vessels, when it goes into force in February 2027. International Maritime Organization photo.

Argentina joins Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety standards

The Gig Harbor BoatShop is offering a Purse Seine Vessel Crew Member Training Program in April of 2026. Photo courtesy of Gig Harbor BoatShop

Gig Harbor BoatShop to host 2026 purse seine crew school

Oregon's commercial fishing industry generated $517 million in 2025. Photo courtesy of Bob Pool

Oregon commercial fishing hits $517M high in 2025

Photo courtesy of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Nova Scotia fisherman fined for cod bycatch, illegal gear use

Meghan Hertel, left, has officially been sworn in as Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Photo courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Meghan Hertel sworn in as new CDFW director

The Spicy Lady being towed after the fire. Photo by Spicy Lady captain via NTSB.

NTSB examined lithium batteries, electrical in Alaska boat fire

Oyster dredging. Photo by William Whaley/Maryland DNR photo contest.

In a hard winter, Maryland extends oyster season two weeks

The New Bedford Fire Department responded to a fire due to a lithium-ion battery on board a fishing vessel. Photo courtesy of New Bedford Fire Department

Engine room fire damages docked fishing vessel

The Coast Guard ice-breaking vessel was breaking up the ice to free the commercial fishing fleet in Saquatucket Harbor on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Barnstable County Sheriff's Department

Fleet frozen in as county funds ice clearing efforts