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The Magnuson-Stevens Act turns 50 years old today, April 13, 2026. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Magnuson-Stevens turns 50 as NOAA cuts raise concern

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The $3.4 million in grants will be matched by $4.2 million in contributions from grantees, bringing the total conservation impact to $7.6 million. Shutterstock photo.

NFWF, NOAA announce $3.4 million to modernize fisheries data collection

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A new study released by a global seafood alliance contends that bottom trawling undermines local food systems by displacing small-scale fisheries. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Study argues serious impacts of bottom trawling on food security

Margaret Bauman

Gene Mafucci bought the Vivian in 1985 and made repairs and replaced the engine with help from his father, Gene, seen with the boat in front of their home on Tomales Bay, California. They used the tide to do things like paint the bottom. Photo courtesy of

At Marshall Boat Works, Gene Maffucci keeps his wooden boat afloat

Paul Molyneaux

WHOI Sea Grant has awarded $1.6 million to four new research projects targeting pressing challenges facing Massachusetts' aquaculture and fisheries industries. Photo courtesy of WHOI

$1.6M to aquaculture and fisheries research

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On-demand fishing gear systems were tested in Jonesport, Maine, using the Maine Department of Marine Resources gear library. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Maine senators raise red flags on ropeless gear mandate

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A trawl vessel sits docked on Kodiak Island in 2024. Photo courtesy of Nathaniel Herz / Northern Journal

Trawl supporters counter growing anti-industry messaging in Alaska elections

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NOAA Fisheries’ Eugenio Piñeiro Soler will deliver an update at the 2026 ComFish Alaska forum in Kodiak. Photo courtesy of ComFish Alaska Facebook

Head of NOAA Fisheries to address ComFish 2026 in Kodiak

Margaret Bauman

Aerial drone perspective of commercial fishing vessels docked at Montauk Harbor's pier. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

New York lawmaker pushes upfront fuel tax break for fishing fleet

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The U.S. Coast Guard seized approximately 5.4 metric tons of unreported pollock roe, valued at over $65,000, from the catcher-processor vessel the Northern Edge. Photo courtesy of USCG

Coast Guard seizes unreported pollock roe near Dutch Harbor

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A salmon troller, the Tempest, trolls for salmon off the coast. Photo courtesy of Susan Chambers

All gear catch limit for SEAK Chinook salmon jumps to 207,400 fish

Margaret Bauman