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Photo by James Wei on Unsplash

Study lays out 11 steps toward sustainable fisheries

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Happy National Lobster Day! Photo by the University of New England

In celebration of National Lobster Day

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Photo by Russian Northern Fleet

49-foot Norway longliner confronts Russian warship

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Very important crew member! Photo submitted by Spencer Richcreek

Crew Shots: Pets on deck

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Photo by Ishan @seefromthesky on Unsplash

Opinion: Commercial fishing vessels significantly contribute to plastic pollution

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Between illegal fishing and a legal suit filed by the Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance, Canadian lobstermen are about to take matters into their own hands. Photo by Sandi Cullifer on Shutterstock

Lobstermen clash with poachers during federal enforcement crisis

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NOAA Fisheries stated they will block 17 countries' access to U.S. fishing ports due to illegal fishing. Photo by Mystic Stock Photography

NOAA blocks U.S. ports for fishing vessels from 17 countries

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Photo by Macduff Ship Design

Hull form comparison a factor in coastal scalloper’s design

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Photo by NOAA on Unsplash

Journal calls flawed science a cause for concern

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Portraits of seiners in the southeast by Glenn J Rudolph from the 1983 National Fisherman Yearbook

Why choose the hard life of commercial fishing?

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Nine individuals face charges for illegally catching catfish during a multi-state scheme. Photo by Laura España on Unsplash

Nine charged in multi-state illegal catfish operation

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