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The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission implemented 18 new rules to enhance the management and conservation of the state’s marine and estuarine resources. Photo by Malachi Jacobs

North Carolina adopts 18 new marine fisheries rules

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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

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The Louisiana shrimp boat Miss Nan. Louisiana Department of Fish and Wildlife.

LDWF offering temporary commercial fishing registration locations

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Fishing boats in Oriental, North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Town of Oriental

NC fishermen: Death by a thousand cuts

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Undated lancha boarding from USCG. Photo by the Coast Guard

Coast Guard seizes 2,500 lbs of fish, detains 16 off Texas

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Congressman Troy Nehls (R-TX) is reintroducing the Save Our Shrimpers Act (SOS Act) for 2025. Photo by Warren Price Photography

2025 Save Our Shrimpers Act fights for U.S. shrimpers’ survival

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Applications are open for the Gulf Commercial Fisherman Program (GCFP) to train the next generation of Gulf commercial fishermen. Photo courtesy of Sea Grant in the Gulf of Mexico

Next generation training: Gulf program opens 2025 applications

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A small yet vital fish plays an outsized role in Louisiana's coastal economy. Photo courtesy of LAFB/ Captain Devin

The unsung backbone of Louisiana’s coastal economy

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Ecuador's shrimp exports to the U.S. Aquaculture Stewardship Council photo.

Senator fights to stop tax dollars from funding foreign shrimp farms

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The shad fisheries of the East Coast once produced millions of barrels of salted shad. Fishing pressure and habitat destruction have depleted the stocks, but the ASMFC is working with states to restore the fishery. Photo by Holly White

Shad fishermen hang on in North Carolina

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The U.S. Coast Guard detains the captain of the fishing vessel Los Nietos for an outstanding warrant and a crewmember who was identified as being a Mexican national in the U.S. illegally Feb. 15, 2025 near South Padre Island. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard detains fishermen in Texas

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