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New poll shows strong support for permanent Bristol Bay protections

The deceased shortfin mako shark washed ashore on Panama City Beach on November 21, 2025. Photo courtesy of NOAA

Scientists investigate shark stranding in Florida

A study released by NOAA stated that the snow crab collapse was due to the marine heatwave. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Study sheds light on what caused the Bering Sea snow crab collapse

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Maritime Fairtrade guide outlines path for fisheries

Fisheries biologist and lead author, Lukas DeFilippo working on a surface trawl survey, holds a coho salmon aboard a scientific survey that informs management decisions. NOAA Fisheries photo by Lukas DeFilippo

Study probes environmental drivers of salmon bycatch in Alaska pollock fishery

Officials say the latest discoveries underscore the need for diverse detection and management tools and show that Molt Search is already playing an important role. Photo courtesy of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.

First European green crab detected in Skagit Bay

A federal judge issued a temporary order Nov. 24 to return a Coast Guard rescue helicopter to its forward operating base at Newport, Ore., before the start of the Dungeness crab fishing season. Coast Guard photo.

Federal judge says Coast Guard helicopter must return to Newport

Lincoln County, Ore., officials warned that relocating a Coast Guard helicopter from Newport may come "at an especially critical time with the impending beginning of commercial crabbing season." Lincoln County Commissioners photo via Facebook.

Coast Guard relocating key Oregon rescue helicopter

Dungeness crab traps stacked. Photo courtesy of Matt Ragen

Washington crabbers hope for a December start

The Port of Coos Bay obtained $1 million in federal Community Project Funding for the Charleston Shipyard Enhancement Project. Oregon Coast Visitors Association photo.

Coos Bay obtains $1 million federal funding for fishing dock improvements