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The New England and Mid-Atlantic scallop has been managed sustainably for the last two decades. Researchers utilize AI and machine learning to understand scallop stock dynamics. Photo by Paul Molyneaux

AI transforms scallop stock assessments for greater accuracy

Paul Molyneaux

A rendering of the new workboats designed and built by Fogg's Boatworks, North Yarmouth, Maine. Fogg's image.

Maine oyster farm shifting to electric workboats

NF Staff

Rob Morris (EdgeTech) works with three Pt. Judith, Rhode Island fishermen, in preparation for on-demand fishing trials. Most fishermen remain skeptical of the real-world applicability of ropeless gear, and modeling by MITRE appears to support their concer

Exploring ropeless gear for sustainable lobster fishing

Paul Molyneaux

Traditional Dungeness traps were left on the dock during the ropeless gear trial from April 9 to June 30. Photo by KennStilger47

Ropeless gear trial divides California crab fishery

Carli Stewart

The crew of the 58-foot Lucid Dream, out of Cordova, Alaska, empty black cod from a string of slinky pots. Trademarked as Cod Coils, the pots are easy to handle, and all 50 in a string can be collapsed and safely stacked on deck. Photo by Ezekiel Brown

The skinny on slinky pots

Paul Molyneaux

Kohler marine generators are tested, tried, and proven to work. Photo by Rehlko

Kohler Energy now known as Rehlko

NF Staff

The Sitka-based troller/ longliner Mirage, owned and operated by Jeff Turner, is slated to be the first boat in the ALFA to be outfitted with a diesel/electric hybrid system. Photo by Kempy Energetics

Leading the way to hybrid diesel electric propulsion

Paul Molyneaux

The Scania E-Machine at Pacific Marine Expo is one modular component of Scania’s suite of single-source hybrid solutions. It can be coupled with any Scania engine and offers power ranging from 150kW to 230kW. Photo by Paul Molyneaux

Scania offers a single source hybrid solution

Paul Molyneaux

The Sea Princess sponsoring is nearly completed. The bow has been extended; the hull was reframed and most of the new hull plating is in place. Giddings Boatworks photo.

Michael_Crowley

Sponsoning is steady work at Giddens Boatworks

Michael Crowley

Tor Bendiksen, owner of Reidar’s Manufacturing, Captain Mark Phillips, and Dr. Pingguo He of UMass Dartmouth hold four sections of helix twine joined to make a mesh. Bendiksen continues to design the right self-spreading net for East Coast fishermen. Phot

New helix twine net enhances efficiency and reduces bycatch

Paul Molyneaux

In the Fastest Lobster Boat race, Maria’s Nightmare II leads Black Diamond and La Bella Vita. Maria’s Nightmare II won, Black Diamond dropped out, leaving La Bella Vita in second place. Jon Johansen photo.

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Record-setting fleet at Winter Harbor wraps up Maine Lobster Boat Racing

Michael Crowley