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Fishing vessels docked at St. Paul Harbor in Kodiak, Alaska. The city prepares to welcome hundreds of fishermen and industry members as ComFish Alaska returns to the Kodiak Marketplace. Photo: Mystic Stock Photography / Shutterstock.com

ComFish Alaska scheduled for April 16-18

NF Staff

Tanker and articulated tug and barge at the Petroleum, oils and Lubricants Terminal 2 delivering fuel on Dec. 10, 2025. Photo courtesy of Matt Hage / Port of Alaska

Modernization of Don Young Port of Alaska underway

Margaret Bauman

Gas and diesel prices on the rise across all U.S. working waterfronts. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Fuel costs squeeze US fleets as Dungie season ends on a low note

Carli Stewart

Brian Robbins accepted the Maine Fishermen’s Forum Distinguished Service Award with a speech at the Saturday banquet dinner. Photo courtesy of MFF

“I got lucky”: Brian Robbins reflects on a life in fisheries journalism

Carli Stewart

F/V Carl & Co from Long Island, Maine, makes its appearance in Gloucester for the 2026 NGOM scallop season. Photo courtesy of Carli Stewart

NGOM scallopers brace for lower quota as 2026 season reopens

Carli Stewart

Commercial fishing boats in Yaquina Bay Harbor with crab pots on deck. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Oregon ballot measure could reshape fishing, farming

NF Staff

Peter Robinson (left), Willie Ramsdell (center) and Togue Brawn, owner of Downeast Dayboat, sail aboard a boat to collect scallops. Photo courtesy of Togue Brawn

Local Catch Network backs fishermen-first businesses with new federal funding

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Casey Devillier oversees Westbank Fishing, 12 menhaden fishing vessels, and 24 smaller purse boats. Photo courtesy of the Devillier family

The man who keeps the menhaden fleet running

NF Staff

Maine Fishermen's Forum showfloor traffic. Photo courtesy of MFF

Maine Fishermen’s Forum draws industry together, honors legacy

Carli Stewart

Recovery and cleanup efforts continue after a crude oil discharge reported near the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo courtesy of USCG

Oil spill leaves fishermen waiting on cleanup, seafood safety answers

NF Staff

Fishing boats docked on the coast of Maine. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries / Adobe Stock

Fish quality hub to help fishermen boost value, compete with imports

NF Staff