National Fisherman

Gulf & South Atlantic

National Fisherman has named Eric Haun as its new executive editor, bringing extensive maritime journalism experience to lead its editorial direction and enhance industry coverage. Eric Haun photo.

Eric Haun appointed as new executive editor

NF Staff

Frequent shrimp mislabeling in the Gulf has led to more awareness of the seafood labeling crisis in the U.S. Photo by Shannon Jordan on Shutterstock

Shrimp fraud highlights nationwide labeling crisis

Carli Stewart

The Ricky B., one of NF's Boat of the Month, was one of three boats Lisa Schmidt had to learn to manage when her husband died suddenly in 2015. Photo Lisa Schmidt

Lisa Schmidt’s journey: From nurse to Gulf fishermen advocate

Paul Molyneaux

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

NF Staff

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

LDWF offering temporary commercial fishing registration locations

NF Aggregator

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

NC fishermen: Death by a thousand cuts

NF Staff

Undated lancha boarding from USCG. Photo by the Coast Guard

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

NF Staff

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

Carli Stewart

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

NF Staff

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

NF Staff