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Thatcher Brouwer has been named executive director of United Fishermen of Alaska. Photo courtesy of UFA Facebook

Juneau fisherman takes lead at United Fishermen of Alaska

Peltola’s 2024 bycatch bill prioritized vessels under 65 feet for funding, while Sullivan’s current proposal does not include the same small-vessel priority. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Peltola, Sullivan take different approaches to reducing bycatch

A 21-state coalition is challenging changes to the Endangered Species Act that could affect U.S. fisheries, protected marine species, and critical habitat. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

21 states challenge ESA changes that could affect US fisheries

ICE agents arrest a man on MacArthur Drive in New Bedford on Monday. Photo courtesy of The New Bedford Light

ICE operation in New Bedford leads to arrests of seafood workers

Southwest Alaska communities are calling for science-based, transparent fisheries management. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Southwest Alaska communities call for fact-based fisheries debate

Map of the Skagit River Delta and Similk Pocket Estuary. Photo courtesy of NOAA

$4.2 million for Chinook salmon restoration

Green Oceans says it hopes the discovery provides answers and some measure of closure for the fishermen’s families and the regional commercial fishing community. Photo courtesy of Green Oceans

Seven years later, wreck believed to be F/V Mistress found

Running September 19-26, Maine Lobster Week celebrates the state's iconic fishery. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Maine Lobster Week returns to celebrate fishery

Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are urging Senate leaders to advance the Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Collins, King urge Senate action on lobster regulatory pause

Annual dredging keeps the Columbia River open to commercial shipping, but tribal leaders warn the work could affect salmon, steelhead, and lamprey habitat. Photo courtesy of Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission

Columbia River dredging raises concerns for salmon habitat