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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.

Trump administration seeks to revoke SouthCoast Wind approval

Trained responders use a grapple to grab an entanglement trailing behind a North Atlantic right whale in Northeast waters. Center for Coastal Studies photo/NOAA Permit # 24359.

Whale entanglements were up sharply in 2024, NOAA says

Credit: Steve Fish / Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association

House Committee advances reauthorization of Young Fishermen’s Development Act

Ship fleet prepped at Port Fouchon, Louisiana, for the upcoming season. Doug Stewart Photo

Steep decline in landings show imports’ impact, US shrimpers say

US Wind proposes building 114 wind turbines on its lease in federal waters 10 miles east of Ocean City, Md. At right are traffic separation lanes for Delaware Bay. US Wind image.

Trump administration seeks to cancel Maryland wind permit

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission member states include California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. Shutterstock photo.

Former fisheries commission exec sentenced for stealing $211K

Northeast fishery managers look to improve sampling

Bigeye tuna at the Honolulu Fish Auction. Hawaii Longline Association photo.

NOAA Fisheries claims success at eastern Pacific tuna conference

Venture Global's planned CP2 plant in Cameron Parish, La., would be a 28 million tons/year LNG terminal that could become the largest such U.S. facility. Venture Global image.

Fishermen, environmental activists challenge CP2 project

Scallops on deck — Scallops on deck. NOAA photo.

Scallopers press for reopening Northern Edge