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Groundfish

F/V Nobska, a groundfish vessel out of Gloucester, MA. Photo courtesy of Clancy Fisheries

Mass. pushes feds for May 1 groundfish season start

Carli Stewart

The Nissa Kay, above, will be delivered next month to Warren Alexander of Atlantic Shellfish Inc. to work in the mid-Atlantic scallop and bottom trawler fisheries. Jemison Marine and Shipbuilding photo.

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Third time's a charm with scallop/bottom trawler

Larry Chowning

The USDA has awarded over $100 million in seafood contracts destined for federal nutrition programs. Photo by Georg Kristiansen

USDA awards nearly $102 million in seafood contracts

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A recent letter to Maine’s Congressional Delegation emphasizes the Maine Sea Grant program’s importance. Photo by Albert Pego

Maine fights for Sea Grant funding as cuts linger

Carli Stewart

Hank Soule, Forum Board President, Robbie Roberge, Captain F/V Three Girls, LCDR Brent Laine, Petty Officer Joshua Davis, Petty Officer Cameron Singleton, Petty Officer Kavan Payton. Photo Credit Dave Waddell

U.S. Coast Guard honored for heroic rescue at Maine Fishermen’s Forum

NF Staff

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 Stewart

The Three Girls docked in Portland, Maine after the Aug. 11, 2024 fire offshore. NTSB photo.

NTSB: Hydraulic failure caused Gulf of Maine dragger fire

NF Staff

Photo by New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC)

NEFMC warns of breakdown in fisheries science support

Chris Chase

Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance shares a release as "A" season for pollock kicks off in the state. Photo by NOAA Fisheries

"A" season begins: Alaska pollock fuels economy

NF Staff

Alaska's largest groundfish and crab fisheries begin each year's fishing cycle. Photo by Troy Larson

Alaska's winter fisheries kick off: Groundfish, crab, and rising market trends

Laine Welch

NEFSA hopes the ruling will pave the way for a more transparent and democratically accountable regulatory framework. Photo courtesy of NEFSA

New England Fishery Council ruled unconstitutional

Carli Stewart