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The first statewide observance of Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day will take place on July 21, since the designation became law. Photo courtesy of Enrico Della Pietra

Maine to observe first statewide Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day

Carli Clancy

A new federally backed initiative aimed at strengthening the U.S. seafood industry is bringing $15 million to New England. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

NSF awards $15M to launch New England Seafood Engine

NF Staff

Fans flock to the big stage at Salmonfest 2024 to listen to several hours of music from some of the nation's top bands. Photo by Margaret Bauman

Salmonfest headliner advocates for protecting Tongass Forest environment

Margaret Bauman

Lauren Haughey and Abby Haughey after a round haul in 2024 in Egegik, AK, on the F/V Rachelle Denae. Photo courtesy of NF Crew Shots / Lauren Haughey

Fleet shifts to Naknek-Kvichak as Bristol Bay nears 29 million

NF Staff

Andy Gallant, Essex, Mass., ship model builder. Photo courtesy of David Jermain.

Essex ship model builder Andy Gallant reflects on his love of boat design

David Jermain

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

Uphill battle to recruit new commercial fishermen

NF Staff

Fourth-year students like Jean-Pierre Joseph are close to joining the Maine lobster industry’s workforce. “The experienced kids like JP also help mentor the new kids,” says Wiley Muller. Photo courtesy of Lift All Boats

Finding crew made easier

Paul Molyneaux

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

NF Staff

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

NF Staff

Commercial fishing organizations are welcoming new seafood-related provisions included in the Farm Bill language released by the Senate Agriculture Committee. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Senate Farm Bill proposal boosts seafood priorities

Carli Clancy

The 2026 Bristol Bay sockeye salmon season is beginning to take shape, with early catches concentrated in the Ugashik District. Photo courtesy of theautumnonempire

Bristol Bay sockeye run gaining momentum

NF Staff