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The Alaska Ocean Observation Systems works with subsistence fishermen and Alaska Natives by collecting data for projects such as the Sea Ice for Walrus Outlook (SIWO). AOOS photo.

AOOS: Home of Alaska ocean data

Paul Molyneaux

Fishermen rely on real-time buoy and ocean data alongside experience to make safer, more efficient decisions at sea. Photo courtesy of NERACOOS

Fishermen are the story: NERACOOS data is the tool

Carli Clancy

The U.S. Shrimp Coalition is asking U.S. trade officials to exempt Thai shrimp from tariffs. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

US Shrimp Coalition seeks zero tariffs for Thai shrimp

NF Staff

Genetic testing found imported shrimp were still being sold as American wild-caught at some Baton Rouge restaurants. Photo courtesy of SeaD Consulting

Baton Rouge shrimp testing finds continued mislabeling

NF Staff

The House passed H.R. 9436, which would extend the current right whale regulatory pause for lobster and Jonah crab fisheries through 2035. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

House passes bill extending right whale regulatory pause

Carli Clancy

Louisiana shrimpers are pushing for federal action on imported shrimp as low dockside prices and foreign competition continue to challenge the Gulf shrimp fleet. Photo courtesy of Paul Molyneaux

Louisiana shrimpers petition for limits on imports

NF Staff

New Bedford Harbor’s working waterfront faces potential changes under a proposed harbor plan aimed at supporting commercial fishing while expanding tourism and other waterfront uses. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

New Bedford harbor plan looks to balance fishing and tourism

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Protesters in small craft are trying to prevent Ocean Harvesters menhaden vessels from fishing. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

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Protesters harass menhaden fishermen

Larry Chowning

NOAA Fisheries is proposing new gear options for qualifying USVI commercial fishermen, including spearfishing for yellowfin and other tuna species and powered assistance for buoy gear. Photo courtesy of Jeff Muir / NOAA Fisheries

Proposal could expand fishing options for USVI commercial fleet

NF Staff

Fishing groups are urging House passage of H.R. 9436, which would extend the current right whale regulatory pause through 2035. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

House to take up bill extending right whale regulatory pause to 2035

Carli Clancy

The 50-foot Mirage in Sitka, Alaska, is one of the first U.S. commercial fishing vessels outfitted with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system. Photo courtesy of Transfluid

Alternative fuels and smarter hulls shape the next phase of a low-carbon fleet

Carli Clancy