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Sea Grant invests $1.3 million in next generation of fishermen

NF Staff

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Fishermen join search as missing SeaTrac returns home

Carli Clancy

Actor Mark Costello started fishing in Bristol Bay in his early 20s and continued until he was 61. “For me it was cathartic,” says Costello. “I loved the physical work and the life onboard.” Photo courtesy of Girlstrong Inc.

Hollywood on the high seas

Paul Molyneaux

With four young children between them, Claire and Emma are spending less time on deck these days while raising the next generation of commercial fishermen. Photo courtesy of Laurel Johnson

Trading deck time for a new chapter ashore: Salmon Sisters

Carli Clancy

Fishing groups urge commercial fishermen to document 2026 fuel costs and prepare now as USDA finalizes details for its $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief program. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

USDA fuel relief is coming: What fishermen can do now

Carli Clancy

One project will benefit Harbor Bait in Boothbay Harbor, which will receive $193,406.80 to upgrade bait-salting and ice-making equipment at the Boothbay Harbor Fish Pier. Photo courtesy of Harbor Bait

$1 million for Maine working waterfront projects

Carli Clancy

California fishermen, like spot prawn fisherman Shane Slaughter, must work around the state’s extensive Marine Protected Areas and the expansion of wind farms and aquaculture—PME 2026; some will share lessons learned.

Holding fishing grounds: Lessons learned in California

Paul Molyneaux

After her stepson, Gabe Johnston died of an overdose in 2022, Denise Damewood started Project Gabe, which helps fishermen deal with pain and stress, and offers trainign in responding to an overdose emergency. Photo courtesy of Denise Damewood

Drug-free self-care on deck

Paul Molyneaux

F/V Carl & Co owned by Craig Stewart, a Maine State scallop license holder. Photo courtesy of Carli Clancy

New apprenticeship changes path into Maine scallop fishery

Carli Clancy

About 30 boats gathered for the Aug. 8 chum salmon commercial opener at Neets Bay. Photo courtesy of the Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association

Neets Bay chum fishery opens for first time since 2018

NF Staff

Thatcher Brouwer has been named executive director of United Fishermen of Alaska. Photo courtesy of UFA Facebook

Juneau fisherman takes lead at United Fishermen of Alaska

NF Staff