National Fisherman

Groundfish

"The health of our fisheries and the impact of trawling has emerged as a top tier issue for Alaska’s decision makers," stated operations director Ryan Astalos. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Thousands of Alaskans urge Begich to ban bottom trawling

NF Staff

After decades of restrictions that idled vessels, slashed quotas, and forced fishermen out of the industry, the West Coast groundfish fishery has fully rebuilt. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

West Coast groundfish fishery completes historic comeback

NF Staff

The groundfish vessel Lily Jean, which tragically sank off Cape Ann, Mass., in February. Photo courtesy of Steven Kennedy

Gloucester benefit concert planned to support families of Lily Jean crew

Carli Stewart

F/V Yankee Rose. Photo courtesy of Steven Kennedy

Yankee Rose sinking off Cape Cod leaves one dead, one missing

Carli Stewart

A small New England groundfish boat offloading fresh fish. Photo courtesy of Doug Stewart

Framework finally implemented as Gulf of Maine haddock quota increase takes effect

Carli Stewart

A Gulf of Maine Research Institute vessel studies cod populations in the Gulf of Maine. Photo courtesy of GMRI

Stop-fishing notices spread as haddock delay drags on

Carli Stewart

Design of the F/V Lily Jean with the prayer that lives on the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial Statue in Gloucester, MA. Design courtesy of C-Cals Maine

Lily Jean loss sparks formal investigation as fishing community rallies

Carli Stewart

Frank O'Hara III, executive vice president of O'Hara Corporation, has been elected president of the Wild Alaska Sole Association.

O’Hara named president of Wild Alaska Sole Association

NF Staff

Craig Morris became president of Keyport LLC, a major processor and supplier of wholesale wild-caught crab and frozen seafood, on Feb. 24. Photo courtesy of Keyport

GAPP's Craig Morris to join Keyport LLC

Margaret Bauman

Groundfish vessel with a full deck of Gulf of Maine groundfish and a happy crew. Photo courtesy of C Fisheries

Gulf of Maine haddock quota stalled as boats near tying up

Carli Stewart

Fishing boats moored at the jetty in St. Paul Harbor, Kodiak. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock / Mystic Stock Photography

Final action on bycatch planned for BSAI groundfish fishery

Margaret Bauman