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Among the innovations Alaska Metal Works introduced on the Phosphorescence were multiple winches on the picking booms enabling them to be adjusted with hydraulic controls. AKMW photo.

Innovative Alaskan seiner 'Phosphorescence' sets trends in fishing technology

Paul Molyneaux

The Richard Lee was built as a tour boat in 1979 and has been converted to a double decker oyster planter on Chesapeake Bay. Larry Chowning photo.

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Virginia’s oysters build an industry – and a growing fleet

Larry Chowning

The new Grundéns Fish Picker jacket comes in a zipper or anorak style and is made to offer comfort and flexibility for what Grundéns is calling “on deck athletes.” Ben Matthews photo.

Outerwear for on-deck-athletes

Paul Molyneaux

The Evening Star, a 79-year-old longliner was in for yearly repairs at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op. Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op photo.

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Northwest longliners at Port Townsend for annual repairs

Michael Crowley

Friendship Boats built the Old Coot on a 44-foot Calvin Beal hull for a Providence, R.I., fisherman. Friendship Boats photo.

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All-composite materials for a new lobster boat, and a rebuild

Michael Crowley

Redfish in a Deepchill slurry, which the company says will bring the fish temperature from 15-18 degrees Celsius to 2 degrees Celsius in five minutes. Deepchill photo.

Cool It

Paul Molyneaux

Out on the edge of trawler design

Paul Molyneaux

Replenisher was a converted from a deck lugger tug boat to a Chesapeake Bay oyster planter by Cobra Management and Dry Dock Services in Houma, La. Larry Chowning photo.

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Converted deck lugger is a winner for Chesapeake oyster growers

Larry Chowning

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California craftsman rebuilds Northwest fishing family’s boat, again

Michael Crowley

Cutting-Edge Quality: Mercer Sport Showcases Tailored Tools for Fishermen

Ben Hayden

Future of Fisheries Panel Unveils Tech Advances

Paul Molyneaux