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PORT NORRIS, N.J. – Donald 'Spike' Haught on the 30-foot Crab Chaser tending crab traps on the Delaware Bay out of Maurice River, N.J.

June Crew Shot of the Month

NF Staff

The Rutgers University Marine Station near Tuckerton, NJ. University researchers are surveying East Coast fishermen about the impact of covid-19 on their livelihoods. Rutgers photo.

Feeling covid-19 impact? Rutgers University wants to hear from East Coast fishermen

Kirk Moore

The Brazilian cownose ray, not previously reported norht of the Gulf of Mexico, may be a new summer migrant in New Jersey waters. Wikipedia image.

Genetic markers reveal Brazilian cownose rays, Gulf kingfish in New Jersey waters

Kirk Moore

The fishing vessel Bay of Isles was pounded by surf Thursday after running aground on the old south jetty at Barnegat Inlet, N.J. Two crewman were evacuated by helicopter and the Coast Guard is monitoring the wreck for potential pollution from fuel on bo.
The fishing vessel Bay of Isles was pounded by surf Thursday after running aground on the old south jetty at Barnegat Inlet, N.J. Two crewman were evacuated by helicopter and the Coast Guard is monitoring the wreck for potential pollution from fuel on bo.

Coast Guard airlifts two from New Jersey grounding

Kirk Moore

Marty Scanlon's 43-foot longliner Provider II leaves the dock in New York.

Letter: Observer waiver expires, increasing risk to longline fleet

Guest Author

Jay Fleming.

‘We could see the writing on the wall’: Maryland’s million-dollar shutdown

Jay Fleming

Geophysical survey underway at Virginia offshore wind site

Kirk Moore

Offshore wind turbines headed to Virginia; New Jersey launches ‘WIND Institute’

Kirk Moore

Richard Brecka of the Shore Fresh Seafood Market held outdoor sales events to help the Fishermen's Dock Cooperative in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Shore Fresh video image.
Richard Brecka of the Shore Fresh Seafood Market held outdoor sales events to help the Fishermen's Dock Cooperative in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Shore Fresh video image.

One month into coronavirus shutdowns, New Jersey fishermen search for new customers

Kirk Moore

Large Atlantic bluefin tuna on deck. FishWatch photo
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Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery gets recognition for long-term sustainability

Samuel Hill

A new mapping effort documents the long-term shift in distribution of important fish species, in this example black sea bass, along the East Coast. MARCO Data Portal image.
A new mapping effort documents the long-term shift in distribution of important fish species, in this example black sea bass, along the East Coast. MARCO Data Portal image.

New online maps show East Coast fish species shifts

Kirk Moore

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