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Steve Bittenbender

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Steve Bittenbender works as a freelance journalist based in Louisville, Kentucky. Besides working for SeafoodSource.com as a contributing editor, Steve also works as an editor for Government Security News and as the Kentucky correspondent for the Reuters News Service.

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Senators question proposal to merge NMFS, Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Capitol Building at dusk as seen from the eastern side. Martin Falbisoner photo.

Government shutdown ends with minimal damage to seafood industry

New England scallopers should enjoy a wide range of fertile ground next season. Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance photo.

NOAA moves to open long-closed areas for fishing in New England

Skipper-owner Rob Seitz runs his 58-foot trawler South Bay out of Morro Bay, Calif. Corey Arnold photo/http://www.coreyfishes.com/
Skipper-owner Rob Seitz runs his 58-foot trawler South Bay out of Morro Bay, Calif. Corey Arnold photo/http://www.coreyfishes.com/

Hilborn tells Senate overfishing shouldn't be biggest concern

Report: Interior Secretary Zinke recommends opening three Marine National Monuments to fishing

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New partnership aims to keep crab boats fishing

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Lift All Boats fundraiser helps young fishermen get to Seattle

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