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Right whales on the surface between Hudson and Block Canyons 40 to 70 miles south of Long Island, N.Y., photographed by the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life aerial survey. New England Aquarium photo/NMFS permit # 25739.

NOAA may modify vessel speed limits for right whales

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Three Alaskan harvesters have been charged with intentionally sinking their respective fishing boats in Southeast Alaska. Shutterstock photo.

Three Alaskans charged with intentionally sinking fishing boats

Margaret Bauman

The crew of the USCG Cutter Mellon, formerly based in Seattle, is using Russ Trombley mallets to clear ice off their vessel’s bow. Photo courtesy of USCG

In winter, ice mallets can keep a vessel afloat

Paul Molyneaux

H.R. 3692 has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, reauthorizing the Young Fishermen’s Development Program through FY 2031. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Young Fishermen’s Development Act renewed

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Proposed offshore wind energy areas off Oregon were set aside in fall 2024 amid opposition from skeptical state leaders, commercial fishing and community groups and Native tribes. BOEM graphic.

Oregon tries again on offshore wind planning

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Design of the F/V Lily Jean with the prayer that lives on the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial Statue in Gloucester, MA. Design courtesy of C-Cals Maine

Lily Jean loss sparks formal investigation as fishing community rallies

Carli Stewart

Seattle Fire Department vessels. Photo courtesy of Ian Dewar Photography

Hazmat crews respond to ammonia leak on fishing vessel

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Imtra thrusters. Photo courtesy of Imtra

Imtra Marine products in New Bedford

Paul Molyneaux

The trawler Dawn from Kodiak, Alaska dragging for pollock. Photo by Michael Nelson

Wild Alaska pollock producers look to expand markets in India

Margaret Bauman

Two commercial fishing boats tied up on Lake Erie. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock / Scottshoots

Lake Erie fisherman fined for abandoned nets, reporting violations

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Frank O'Hara III, executive vice president of O'Hara Corporation, has been elected president of the Wild Alaska Sole Association.

O’Hara named president of Wild Alaska Sole Association

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