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NOAA said its newly outlined regional priorities are intended to increase opportunities for American fishermen and women. Shutterstock photo.

NOAA unveils plan to cut seafood regulations under Trump directive

An EPIRB alert for the fishing vessel Miss Alexa sounded around 11:24 a.m. June 30 southwest of Montauk, N.Y.

Coast Guard, Air Guard rescue one after EPIRB off Montauk

Boat slips in San Diego, Calif. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Uphill battle to recruit new commercial fishermen

The MLA, in partnership with the MLCA, has launched a statewide competition encouraging lobstermen to protect one billion lobster eggs through Maine's longstanding v-notching conservation practice. Photo courtesy of Jacob Knowles' Facebook

Maine lobstermen to spotlight v-notch conservation

The Trump administration defended the federal government's decision to block the proposed Pebble Mine in southwest Alaska during oral arguments in federal court last week. Photo courtesy of Save Bristol Bay

Trump administration defends Pebble Mine veto in federal court

The U.S. Secretary of Commerce selected the governors' second-choice nominees for two open seats on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Commerce bypasses governors' top picks for North Pacific Council seats

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Group criticizes proposed Alaska water reservation changes

ODFW is seeking public input on rules, including new electronic vessel monitoring requirements aimed at reducing the risk of whale entanglement. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Oregon seeks input on Dungeness crab rule changes

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized a rule that removes the requirement that shellfish have an external shell. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Federal rule expands 'shellfish' definition to include squid, octopus

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced a 2026-27 total allowable catch of approximately 4.74 million pounds for Alaska golden king crab. Photo courtesy of Keyport LLC

Alaska golden king crab TAC rises 13 percent for 2026-27 season