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Unlike other acoustic release systems that flake trap lines into containers, the Fiobuoy spools the line around the buoy itself. Oceana photo.

Massachusetts launches ropeless gear study

Kirk Moore

The WindFloat prototype platform off Portugal. Principle Power photo. — The WindFloat prototype floating wind turbine platform off Portugal. Offshore wind energy developers are looking toward using anchored, floating turbines in deepwater areas like the Gulf of Maine. Principle Power photo.

Offshore and off course

A northern right whale with calf. NOAA photo.

NMFS begins online public sessions for right whale gear rules

Kirk Moore

A gathering of four northern right whales. NOAA photo.

NMFS proposes new lobster gear rules to protect right whales

Kirk Moore

A lobster dock at Point Judith, R.I. Rhode Island was among states that issued emergency permits enabling fishermen to sell directly to the public after the covid-19 pandemic shut down their usual markets. Sarah Smith/Rutgers University photo.

Survey shows extent of covid-19 impact to East Coast fishermen

Kirk Moore

NMFS called for voluntary 10-knot vessel speed limits to protect endangered northern right whales in the New York Bight during December 2020. NOAA graphic.

NMFS extends East Coast vessel speed limits to protect whales

Kirk Moore

Lobsterman lobster boat Pixabay — Northeast lobstermen are tasked with considering federal proposals to improve data collection throughout the fishery. Pixabay photo.

Northeast lobster: Despite early covid anxiety, prices strong in late 2020

Caroline Losneck

Right whale #3560 with her calf off Georgia in December 2019. Photo courtesy Georgia Department of Natural Resources/CMARI Aerial Survey.

Conservation groups file petition calling for gear ban to protect right whales

Chris Chase

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute hosts its annual All Hands on Deck meetings this week virtually, complete with ASMI Zoom backgrounds.

Covid and climate: Alaska seafood talks zoom in on 2020 and the future of fish

Jessica Hathaway

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EU votes in favor of removing tariffs on US lobster

Chris Chase

A northern right whale with calf. NOAA photo.

Right whale population downgrade ratchets pressure for decisive NMFS action

Kirk Moore