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Efforts to modernize commercial fishing fleets with cleaner, more efficient engines have come to a grinding halt. Photo courtesy of the Port of Bellingham

Federal funding freeze leaves Bellingham fishermen stalled

NF Staff

A pair of young fishermen aboard the scallop vessel F/V Freedom out of New Bedford choose the Showa 477 gloves for comfort and dexterity, but the fastest shuckers on the boat stick with Maritek and Hycron. Photo by Asher Molyneaux

Showa 477 gains popularity among scallopers

Paul Molyneaux

Photo by Jon Johansen

2025 Maine Lobster Boat Races are ready to rev up the coast

Carli Stewart

A team of scientists from NOAA and the WDFW is closely monitoring Puget Sound's Dungeness crab populations using tracking technology and environmental analysis. Photo by Oregon DFW

Tracking Dungeness crabs amid changing waters

Carli Stewart

The Ricky B., one of NF's Boat of the Month, was one of three boats Lisa Schmidt had to learn to manage when her husband died suddenly in 2015. Photo Lisa Schmidt

Lisa Schmidt’s journey: From nurse to Gulf fishermen advocate

Paul Molyneaux

The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission implemented 18 new rules to enhance the management and conservation of the state’s marine and estuarine resources. Photo by Malachi Jacobs

North Carolina adopts 18 new marine fisheries rules

NF Staff

White Glacier believes it has made a superior extreme cold immersion suit that meets and exceeds the polar code, the Arctic 10+. The suit utilizes three layers to provide thermal protection, has a splash tent. Photo by White Glacier

Going to extremes with the Arctic 10+ immersion suit

Paul Molyneaux

Hatchery-reared fish typically comprise one-third of Alaska's total salmon catch and value, even in bad years. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Alaska’s 2024 salmon hatcheries, catches, values plummet

Laine Welch

Lake fishermen in Finland seining vendace (cisco) from under the ice can be seen using the Jokasafe mittens, which are popular due to their warmth and durability. “We’d like to get into the North American market,” says company manager Ville Sulkakoski. Ph

Jokasafe brings durable cold-weather gloves to North America

Paul Molyneaux

Garmin’s newly introduced Force Pro trolling motor is already making waves in the sportfishing world but could be just as beneficial for working fishermen navigating tight harbors, choppy waters, or shifting tides. Photo by James Kirkikis on Shutterstock

Power and precision for commercial fishermen’s skiffs

Carli Stewart

Lee Fisher International has brought a new 12-inch boot to the shrimp boot market, with the addition of a 16-inch-tall version, both at a price it believes will attract value-conscious fishermen. Photo by Lee Fisher

Lee Fisher International’s new Cajun Reeboks

Paul Molyneaux