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Fishing boats in Terrebonne Parish, LA. Photo courtesy of Henry T

Four cited for crabbing violations in Louisiana

If it’s ever built on its 127,388-acre lease in federal waters, SouthCoast Wind could generate up to 2,400 megawatts from 141 turbines and five transmission substations. BOEM graphic.

Nantucket appeals SouthCoast Wind project

National Fisherman has named Eric Haun as its new executive editor, bringing extensive maritime journalism experience to lead its editorial direction and enhance industry coverage. Eric Haun photo.

Eric Haun appointed as new executive editor

In addition to the commercial dipnet fishery, there is a recreational "personal use" dipnet fishery. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game

Alaska expands commercial dipnet fishery

Efforts to modernize commercial fishing fleets with cleaner, more efficient engines have come to a grinding halt. Photo courtesy of the Port of Bellingham

Federal funding freeze leaves Bellingham fishermen stalled

The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission implemented 18 new rules to enhance the management and conservation of the state’s marine and estuarine resources. Photo by Malachi Jacobs

North Carolina adopts 18 new marine fisheries rules

Trump's 60-day regulatory freeze has created uncertainty for commercial fisheries nationwide. Photo from NF Photo Archive

Trump’s regulatory freeze disrupts U.S. fisheries

Photo courtesy of Port of Seattle

Fishermen’s terminal undergoes $100M upgrade

Alaska pollock. NMFS photo.

USDA gives $4.5 million for Alaska seafood international marketing

Decades-old federal policies restricting access to fisheries have left Native-owned fleets struggling to stay afloat; the town of Angoon, AK, is an example. Photo courtesy of Alaska.org

Native fleets diminished by fishing limits- is change possible?