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A delegation of commercial fishing leaders from Scotland toured ports across the Northeast last month. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries/Heather Soulen

Scottish fishing leaders look to Northeast cooperative research model

Carli Clancy

After more than 30 years, the Northern Edge of Georges Bank has been closed to scalloping, and Trump has proposed reopening it. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Thirty years after closure, Northern Edge scallop grounds could reopen

NF Staff

Groundfish vessel the Avery Louise landing a recent trip to its homeport of Gloucester, MA. Photo courtesy of Fishermen's Wharf

Groundfishermen navigate new cod rules amid rising costs

Chris Chase

The groundfish vessel Midnight Sun coming back into Gloucester, Mass. Photo courtesy of Chulao

Fleet caught between cod management systems as federal review drags on

Carli Clancy

Fishery biologists Chris Anderson, Chris Long, and KC Dill prepare to release a satellite-tagged Pacific cod. Before release, the fish is lowered to depth to aid survival. NOAA Fisheries photo.

Scientists tag Pacific cod to track climate shifts in the Bering Sea

NF Staff

United Catcher Boats shared on Facebook, "Sea ice in the Bering Sea has pushed farther south this winter than we’ve seen in decades." Photo courtesy of UCB

Arctic sea hits record low, while Bering Sea ice surges

NF Staff

Photo courtesy of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Nova Scotia fisherman fined for cod bycatch, illegal gear use

NF Staff

Pacific cod in Alaska waters. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

NPFMC recommends big boost in GOA Pacific cod catch limits

Margaret Bauman

2025 National Fisherman Highliner, Erik Velsko. Photo courtesy of Kaia Fisheries

National Fisherman Highliner: Erik Velsko

Margaret Bauman

As cod landings in the northeast Atlantic and Barents Sea decline, Canadians see an opportunity to capture market share in Europe. But the Atlantic Groundfish Council and offshore fleet, the big boats, need a bigger allocation. Paul Molyneaux photo.

Newfoundland’s offshore fleet needs cod to reclaim market share

Paul Molyneaux

David's unexpected foray into the seafood market has been making waves across the industry. Image courtesy David.

Protein bar company offers Pacific cod fillets

Margaret Bauman