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"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

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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

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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

Craig Stewart is a 3rd generation lobsterman from Long Island, Maine. He serves as the vice president of the Maine Lobstermen's Association. Photo by the Stewart family

It’s a way of life, a community, and a commitment

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Held Feb. 6 at the State Room, Taste America Boston is one of the city’s most distinguished tasting events. Photo by leo w kowal on Shutterstock

Aquaculture Stewardship Council takes the stage in Boston

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The shad fisheries of the East Coast once produced millions of barrels of salted shad. Fishing pressure and habitat destruction have depleted the stocks, but the ASMFC is working with states to restore the fishery. Photo by Holly White

Shad fishermen hang on in North Carolina

Paul Molyneaux

After two attempts, an imposter captain stole F/V Jamie Marie, who was later taken into custody by the Westport Police Department. Photo courtesy of Marine Traffic/ Kyle Stubbs

Fake captain steals $8 million fishing vessel

Carli Stewart

A 26-year veteran of the DMR and the agency's long-time lead lobster biologist, Carl Wilson would replace Commissioner Patrick Keliher following his retirement. Photo by FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Maine nominates new commissioner for Department of Marine Resources

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