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The MLA, in partnership with the MLCA, has launched a statewide competition encouraging lobstermen to protect one billion lobster eggs through Maine's longstanding v-notching conservation practice. Photo courtesy of Jacob Knowles' Facebook

Maine lobstermen to spotlight v-notch conservation

NF Staff

The Trump administration defended the federal government's decision to block the proposed Pebble Mine in southwest Alaska during oral arguments in federal court last week. Photo courtesy of Save Bristol Bay

Trump administration defends Pebble Mine veto in federal court

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The Virginia General Assembly on June 29 approved $2 million for a state study of the Chesapeake Bay menhaden population. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

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Lawmakers approve funding of menhaden study

Larry Chowning

State officials say the proposed changes would make Alaska’s water reservation process more efficient, consistent and cost-effective, while supporting development that aligns with the public interest. Photo courtesy of NF Archive

Proposed water regulations changes could profoundly impact salmon streams

Margaret Bauman

The U.S. Secretary of Commerce selected the governors' second-choice nominees for two open seats on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Commerce bypasses governors' top picks for North Pacific Council seats

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The Jones Act requires that U.S.-built, crewed, and flagged vessels be used to transport cargo, including oil, between U.S. ports. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy

Energy sovereignty for American fishermen

Paul Molyneaux

CEO of Ocean Harvesters Monty Deihl speaks to the press and others at a press conference in Reedville in September 2025. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

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Virginia proposes $2 million in funding for menhaden study

Larry Chowning

Photo courtesy of NF Archive

Group criticizes proposed Alaska water reservation changes

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An economic study is adding momentum to shift more of the coastwide quota toward bait fisheries, while recent debate in Virginia continues to highlight disagreements over research and management of the species. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

Study fuels Atlantic menhaden debate

Carli Clancy

ODFW is seeking public input on rules, including new electronic vessel monitoring requirements aimed at reducing the risk of whale entanglement. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Oregon seeks input on Dungeness crab rule changes

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F/V Kimberly K, owned by Westbank Fisheries, is one of several commercial fishing vessels planning or completing repower projects with Mitsubishi engines supplied by Laborde Products. Photo courtesy of Westbank

Fishermen find value in Mitsubishi engines from Laborde Products

Paul Molyneaux