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A fisheries observer identifies the species of salmon that was caught in the pollock fishery in Alaska. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries/North Pacific Observer Program

Study supports shore-based observers in Alaska pollock

Fishing vessels at the Stonington Town Dock in Connecticut. Photo courtesy of Stonington Town Dock FB page

Stonington commercial fisherman found deceased near vessel

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). Photo courtesy of Joshua Sukoff / Shutterstock

Alaska waterfronts see funding gains in 2026

Commercial fishing boats and a few smaller boats docked in South Harbor, Petersburg, Alaska, with a view of mountains on nearby Kupreanof Island, on an overcast morning at the start of summer. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock / Ken Schulze

ALFA seeks applicants for 2026 Alaska crew training program

The fishing vessel Quantum ran aground near Kodiak, Alaska, Jan. 21, 2026. The crewmembers were transferred to emergency medical services with no reported injuries. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Two rescued from fishing vessel that ran aground near Kodiak

Commercial fishing boats docked at Whitefish Point State Harbor on the coast of Lake Superior. Photo courtesy of ehrlif / Shutterstock

Great Lakes commercial fishing industry moves towards 100 percent utilization

Fish leather from the Local Seafood Summit. Photo by Margaret Crosby/Local Catch Network.

USDA webinar targets value-added grants for fisheries and seafood

Decades-long pattern of violations leads to felony convictions for Alaska fisherman. Photo courtesy of bonilook / Shutterstock

Alaskan convicted on multiple felony fishing violations

Old Scituate Harbor Light. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

Scituate considers expanding commercial fisherman definition

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Lobstermen’s knowledge offers critical insight into the Gulf of Maine