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A school of menhaden. NOAA photo/Jerry Prezioso.

Commission could revisit how menhaden quota is divided among states

NF Staff

A full haul of Alaska pollock comes aboard. APFA says the fishery’s story goes beyond bycatch, highlighting efforts to reduce unwanted catch while supporting Alaska’s seafood economy. Photo courtesy of Sam Murphy

Beyond bycatch: The bigger story of Alaska pollock

Carli Clancy

David Haskell aboard his F/V Molly Ryan, a 38’ Holland of North Haven, Maine. Photo courtesy of Tess Haskell / NF Crew Shots

After gauge fight, lobster managers rethink strategy

Carli Clancy

Nelson's Railway's downstairs shop and upstairs living quarters caught fire in February 2026, but commercial fishing boats have continued to be hauled regularly. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

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Fire at Nelson’s Railway does not stop hauls

Larry Chowning

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

Sam Froines, Taylor Tomblin, and Malachi Church pumping a nice set of pink salmon in Valdez, Alaska. Photo courtesy of NF Crew Shots / Nick Crump

Late pink salmon arrival offers hope for Southeast Alaska fleet

NF Staff

The deep sea mining research vessel M/V Anuanua was in Hawaii on August 5. The 196-foot Cook Islands-flagged vessel. Conducts research all for various countries all around the Pacific. Photo courtesy of IdiotSavant

Deep sea mining in the Gulf of Alaska

Paul Molyneaux

Alaska Sea Grant and the Alaska Shellfish Growers Association launched Alaska Oyster Voyage to connect consumers with roughly 20 oyster farms across the state. Photo courtesy of Jessica Whitney/Alaska Sea Grant.

Alaska Oyster Voyage puts state’s shellfish growers on the map

NF Staff

This past Saturday, the community of Gloucester and the families of those lost at sea gathered at the Fisherman's Memorial. Photo courtesy of Carli Clancy

Gloucester honors Lily Jean crew at Fisherman’s Memorial

Carli Clancy

Low recreational catch reporting is fueling tensions in Puget Sound. Photo courtesy of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Puget Sound Dungeness crabbers clash over harvest shares, reporting

NF Staff

Finn Furth strips nets while the rest of the crew winterizes the boat, sorting lines for next season and sending clean monofilament to Net Your Problem for recycling. Photo courtesy of Finn Furth

Putting a Bristol Bay boat to bed

Paul Molyneaux