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DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher (left) presents the 2025 DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence to John and Judy Williams of Stonington. Photo courtesy of DMR

John and Judy Williams honored with DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence

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Congressman Troy Nehls (R-TX) is reintroducing the Save Our Shrimpers Act (SOS Act) for 2025. Photo by Warren Price Photography

2025 Save Our Shrimpers Act fights for U.S. shrimpers’ survival

Carli Stewart

Applications are open for the Gulf Commercial Fisherman Program (GCFP) to train the next generation of Gulf commercial fishermen. Photo courtesy of Sea Grant in the Gulf of Mexico

Next generation training: Gulf program opens 2025 applications

NF Staff

Photo courtesy of XtraTuf / The Velsko Family

One fishing family's fight for a better future

Erik Velsko

A small yet vital fish plays an outsized role in Louisiana's coastal economy. Photo courtesy of LAFB/ Captain Devin

The unsung backbone of Louisiana’s coastal economy

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"Pacific cod was increasingly important for us and other fixed gear sectors, but I was continually disappointed by the quality, handling, and execution of our shoreside cod sector," Eric Velsko shared. Photo courtesy of Kaia Fisheries

The journey to seafood quality over quantity

Erik Velsko

Jes Hathaway, former NF editor, moderated a discussion and opened with a pointed question: How do we attract people into the industry and take care of them once they’re in? Photo courtesy of Shutterstock/ JLC Photo Images

Keep the work in working waterfronts

Carli Stewart

Craig Stewart is a 3rd generation lobsterman from Long Island, Maine. He serves as the vice president of the Maine Lobstermen's Association. Photo by the Stewart family

It’s a way of life, a community, and a commitment

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Held Feb. 6 at the State Room, Taste America Boston is one of the city’s most distinguished tasting events. Photo by leo w kowal on Shutterstock

Aquaculture Stewardship Council takes the stage in Boston

NF Staff

Shellfish aquaculture is allowed in the state of Alaska, however, finfish farming is prohibited. Photo courtesy of ADF&G

Alaska legislators oppose Governor’s fish farming proposal

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Mission Bay Marina, San Diego, Cali. was where the 7th annual NWWN Conference was held. Photo by Carli Stewart

The fight to preserve America’s working waterfronts

Carli Stewart