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Alaska legislative leaders have convened a task force to chart a path to recovery within the state's fishing industry. Photo by Danita Delimont

Alaska charts a course to revive the seafood industry

Carli Stewart

Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher from this past Maine Fishermen's Forum. Photo by Maine DMR

Maine lobster industry in heated debate over gauge increase

Carli Stewart

Biden signed the FISHES Act into law. Photo by karenfoleyphotography

FISHES Act signed into law: Expediting disaster relief for fishermen

NF Staff

A victory for the Maine Lobstering Union represents not only a financial win but also a pivotal moment in the co-op's mission to uphold fairness in Maine's famed lobster industry. Photo by WoodysPhoto

Maine Lobstering Union's Lobster 207 wins $5M settlement

Carli Stewart

Rampant seafood fraud has been found across numerous Gulf restaurants. Photo by Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council

Study finds widespread shrimp fraud on Gulf Coast menus

Carli Stewart

Alaskan fisherman Bart Eaton. Photo courtesy of Trident Seafoods

Remembering an Alaskan fishing legend: Bart Eaton

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Photo by Brandon Cole (Insta: @alaskanadventures)

2024 Pacific Marine Expo in photos

Carli Stewart

Photo by Jim Stefanilo (Insta: @gallantserjames)

Portland Parade of Lights celebrates holiday cheer

Carli Stewart

Alaska fishing boats in Valdez Harbor. Photo by Albert Pego

Bycatch debate heats up in Prince William Sound pollock fishery

NF Staff

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has authorized a winter sampling program, allowing the catch of up to 58,400 pounds to gather data on Atlantic shrimp. Photo by NOAA Fisheries/ Calvin Alexander

Maine shrimp make a tentative comeback

Carli Stewart

The Southern Shrimp Alliance has opposed President Joe Biden's nomination of Halie Craig to the U.S. International Trade Commission. Photo by Cody Eason on Unsplash

Southern Shrimp Alliance opposes Biden’s USITC nominee

Nathan Strout