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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 Clancy

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

NF Staff

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 Clancy

Students in the DTC Training Program must complete at least 15 hours of collaborative research or advocacy. UNH and the New Hampshire Sea Grant provide many opportunities. Photo by NEYFA

Applications open: NEYFA’s 2025 Deckhand to Captain Training Program

Carli Clancy

Fishing vessel Kaia. Photo courtesy of the Velsko family/ Sam Wolf photo credits

A fishing family’s journey to unlock the full value of catch

Erik Velsko

The 7th annual National Working Waterfront Network conference was held in San Diego, California. Photo by Carli Stewart

Keeping working waterfronts afloat: NWWN conference

Carli Clancy

With more than 50 miles of coastline, Brooksville, Maine faces the critical challenge of no reliable public access for commercial fishermen at low tide. Photo courtesy of brooksvillemaine.org

Maine town pushes to secure fishing access

Carli Clancy

The Maine fishing community and beyond will gather once again at the Samoset Resort for the 50th annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum. Photo courtesy of the Maine Fishermen's Forum

Maine Fishermen's Forum marks 50 years

Carli Clancy

DOGE Alaska is a group of citizens who are researching waste, fraud, and abuse. It’s a project and not a formal organization. Photo by Mary Capriole

$2.4M grant found supporting tribal households

NF Staff