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A welded cross placed at the Lily Jean's former berth in Gloucester, MA. Photo courtesy of Carli Clancy

Navy declines request to assist with Lily Jean wreckage recovery

Carli Clancy

Setting the first traps for the new season. Photo courtesy of David Jermain

Still setting gear: Sooky Sawyer on retirement and the water

David Jermain

June Sea, Wood River Special Harvest Area, Kodiak, Bristol Bay setnet tender, waiting to buy fish at sunrise. Photo courtesy of Blankenship

Inside the overlooked world of Bristol Bay’s salmon tenders

Carli Clancy

Commercial salmon fishing returned to Kuskokwim Bay this summer for the first time in five years, showing ongoing financial and logistical challenges. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Kuskokwim Bay commercial salmon fishery returns after five-year hiatus

NF Staff

Fishermen work on the open deck of Miss Gail off Cortez, Florida, circa 1980. Photo courtesy of Glenhart Brooks / NOAA Fisheries

Gulf partnerships shape the future of commercial fisheries

NF Staff

Gig Harbor's planned Commercial Fishing Homeport would provide dedicated moorage for up to 17 commercial fishing vessels while creating a new working waterfront destination. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Gig Harbor homeport project moves toward construction as costs rise

NF Staff

Maine observed its first Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day officially established by state law with ceremonies held up and down the coast. Photo courtesy of Liz Michaud / Green and White Hope

State leaders join fishing families to honor Maine fishermen lost at sea

Carli Clancy

Maine lobstermen fishing out of Jonesport, Beals and Jonesboro are backing a proposal to expand a protected fishing zone in Englishman Bay. Photo courtesy of Jonesport Municipal Marina

Maine lobstermen push to expand restricted fishing zone

Carli Clancy

On August 13, Scallopalooza will take place in New Bedford, Mass., hosted by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. Photo courtesy of Phil Mello

Scallopalooza shucking contest returns to New Bedford

Carli Clancy

Fishing is more than an occupation. For many fishermen, it is a lifelong identity that doesn't end at retirement. Photo courtesy of James Kirkikis / SS

When fishing is who you are

Monique Coombs

Join NEFSA for its fourth annual "Save Our Fisheries" Fundraiser at Cook's Lobster & Ale House. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock / Conny Pokorny

August fundraiser to support New England fishing communities

NF Staff