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The 282-foot pelagic trawler Borkur, from Iceland, sporting a pair of Twister doors. Vonin is receiving positive feedback from all the European skippers using the Twister. Now the company wants to bring it to the US market. Vonin photo.

The Vonin Twister

Paul Molyneaux

The Fisheries Science Modernization Act would expand NOAA’s use of environmental DNA as a tool to supplement traditional fish stock assessment surveys. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

eDNA could play a bigger role in stock assessments

Carli Clancy

The U.S. Shrimp Coalition is asking U.S. trade officials to exempt Thai shrimp from tariffs. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

US Shrimp Coalition seeks zero tariffs for Thai shrimp

NF Staff

NOAA Fisheries is proposing new gear options for qualifying USVI commercial fishermen, including spearfishing for yellowfin and other tuna species and powered assistance for buoy gear. Photo courtesy of Jeff Muir / NOAA Fisheries

Proposal could expand fishing options for USVI commercial fleet

NF Staff

The 50-foot Mirage in Sitka, Alaska, is one of the first U.S. commercial fishing vessels outfitted with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system. Photo courtesy of Transfluid

Alternative fuels and smarter hulls shape the next phase of a low-carbon fleet

Carli Clancy

NOAA Fisheries is seeking collaborative projects that test new gear and fishing practices to reduce bycatch. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

NOAA opens $4.6M for bycatch reduction projects

NF Staff

Mike Illenberg, Director of the USDA Office of Seafood, discusses groundfish grading with Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association Fisheries Programs Director Mary Hudson at the Portland Fish Exchange. Photo courtesy of FCC

Office of Seafood shifts from launch to strategy as outreach expands

Carli Clancy

UMaine’s Local Catch Network will work with the new USDA Office of Seafood to connect fishermen and seafood businesses with federal programs and funding opportunities. Photo courtesy of Yankee Fishermen’s Cooperative

Partnership connects fishermen with new USDA seafood programs

Carli Clancy

More than 200 LFA 34 lobster fishermen gathered in late July to oppose proposed management changes as the fishery faces declining landings and growing pressure for action. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Nova Scotia lobster fishermen push back on proposed LFA 34 changes

Carli Clancy

An enforcement officer inventories shark fins found during Operation North Pacific Guard. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Shark finning, endangered species found in high seas boardings

NF Staff

Mark Urwin relies on a Sonos sound system aboard the Kaitiaki while fishing for albacore offshore. Photo courtesy of Toura Boat Craft

Rocking the boat: Sound systems built for life at sea

Paul Molyneaux