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AMCC acknowledged the news of the NOAA cuts, which are expected to have significant repercussions for Alaskans, mainly fishermen. Photo by T. Schneider

NOAA cuts raise concern for the AK fishing industry

Carli Stewart

Dungeness crab fishermen in Puget Sound try out Vallation Outerwear’s Ocean Rein Pullover. Made of PU Foam, the Ocean Rein is more flexible than PVC, and features designed to reduce snags, especially when handling nets. Photo by Bri Dwyer

Vallation Outerwear gains ground with fishermen

Paul Molyneaux

A letter detailing short- and long-term priorities of the U.S. commercial fishing industry was signed by 170 fishing and seafood businesses, organizations, and individuals hailing from 98 coastal communities in 22 states. Photo by Troy Larsen

Fishing industry urges Trump administration’s support

NF Staff

A recent letter to Maine’s Congressional Delegation emphasizes the Maine Sea Grant program’s importance. Photo by Albert Pego

Maine fights for Sea Grant funding as cuts linger

Carli Stewart

Here the Peggy is spit shined up on the hard at Deltaville Boat Yard in 2018. She will be doubly spit shined for her 100th birthday party in September. Larry Chowning photo.

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Charmed life for a Chesapeake buyboat

Larry Chowning

"Pacific cod was increasingly important for us and other fixed gear sectors, but I was continually disappointed by the quality, handling, and execution of our shoreside cod sector," Eric Velsko shared. Photo courtesy of Kaia Fisheries

The journey to seafood quality over quantity

Erik Velsko

Ecuador's shrimp exports to the U.S. Aquaculture Stewardship Council photo.

Senator fights to stop tax dollars from funding foreign shrimp farms

NF Staff

Hank Soule, Forum Board President, Robbie Roberge, Captain F/V Three Girls, LCDR Brent Laine, Petty Officer Joshua Davis, Petty Officer Cameron Singleton, Petty Officer Kavan Payton. Photo Credit Dave Waddell

U.S. Coast Guard honored for heroic rescue at Maine Fishermen’s Forum

NF Staff

The Grundéns Sternman Armored Bibs, built with trap and pot fishermen in mind, can be used in a wide range of fisheries, along with the company’s other new 2025 for fishing in any weather. Photo by Grundéns

Gearing up in 2025 with Grundens

Paul Molyneaux

Lobstermen haul traps off the coast of Maine. Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative photo.

Trump administration terminates Maine Sea Grant

Kirk Moore

Jes Hathaway, former NF editor, moderated a discussion and opened with a pointed question: How do we attract people into the industry and take care of them once they’re in? Photo courtesy of Shutterstock/ JLC Photo Images

Keep the work in working waterfronts

Carli Stewart