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NMFS is stepping up fishery observers' coverage in the Northeast – and promising to ensure their safety. NMFS photo.

NMFS looks to resume Northeast observer coverage in August

Kirk Moore

Heather Anne Tyson Fick Alaska salmon — Aboard the Heather Anne out of Juneau, Alaska, Tyson Fick cuts off the head of a salmon prior to pressure bleeding. John McCarthy photo

Editor's Log: High quality, low tech

Jessica Hathaway

NMFS officials planned to resume at-sea observer coverage in Northeast fisheries July 1, after a three-month waiver because of the covid-19 pandemic, but have postponed until at least August. NOAA photo.

Massachusetts lawmakers seek extended waiver of at-sea monitoring

NF Staff

Fishing vessels at the Block Island Wind Farm. Ørsted photo.

Offshore wind arrays will disrupt fisheries assessments, scientists warn

Kirk Moore

The trawler Virginia Marise from Point Judith, R.I., near the Block Island Wind Farm. Deepwater Wind photo.

Offshore wind advocates, fishermen push last arguments for BOEM study

Kirk Moore

Under New England council management, the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument includes a range of fishing restrictions, which will soon expand under a coral habitat amendment. The pink areas have tilefish gear restrictions; the yellow and green areas are closed to monkfish and squid fishing. The red area outlines the seamounts area. New England Fishery Management Council image.

Fishing the canyons: Coral amendment will expand restrictions of Atlantic monument

Jessica Hathaway

The NOAA research vessel Henry B. Bigelow. NOAA photo.

NMFS calls a covid-19 cancellation for Northeast research surveys

Kirk Moore

Pollock roe — Popularity of Japanese cuisine could open a wider market for pollock roe. Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute photo

Seafood stimulus: Cash flow and connections for rising stars

Jessica Hathaway