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The maneuverable DriX collects data in a wind energy area. The DriX can sample as close as 65 feet from wind turbines, which is much closer than many research vessels. NOAA Fisheries photo/Chris Orphanides.

Northeast fisheries center surveys wind energy areas

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This 1982 aluminum 42-footer was one of the first aluminum deadrise boats built on Chesapeake Bay in Deltaville, Va by Delta Marine. It is still working in Virginia's crab pot fishery today. Larry Chowning photo.

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Maryland’s aluminum deadrise pioneers

Larry Chowning

Paddy O’Donnell’s Caravelle is an 85-foot catcher vessel. Paddy O’Donnell photo.

Electronic monitoring embraced by Gulf of Alaska trawlers

Margaret Bauman

The Revolution Wind project is planned off Rhode Island and near Cox Ledge, identified by NOAA Fisheries as important habitat for Atlantic cod and other species. NOAA graphic.

Trump administration strikes at Revolution Wind project

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With its new program, the University of Hawaii is striving to support sustainable fisheries management across Hawaii and the broader Pacific region. Shutterstock photo.

University of Hawaii aims to advance fisheries research

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At Saturday’s Long Island race, Obsession and Natalie E appear to be bow-to-bow. Obsession won the Class N(A) race (40 feet and over, 751 to 1,000 hp) at 43.5 mph. Jon Johansen photo.

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Maine’s 2025 lobster boat racing wraps up

Michael Crowley

Fisherman Joel Kawahara’s boat being towed empty into Eureka, Calif. Many small-scale fishermen work single-handed. The OLAS Guardian Pro kill switch can reduce the risk and give them a chance if they go overboard. Coast Guard photo.

MOB kill switch can save solo fishermen

Paul Molyneaux

NOAA team members adjusting a small bar TED prototype for testing. NOAA Fisheries photo/Endangered Species Act permit 20339.

Modified ‘small bar’ TEDs exclude small turtles, maintain shrimp catch

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The Black Eagle is a 65-foot, highly versatile fishing platform for the North Atlantic. The vessel can be rigged for sealing, crabbing, shrimping, trawling for turbot and redfish, and longlining cod. Jake Payne photo.

Boat of the Month: The Black Eagle

Paul Molyneaux

A recent round of oyster license buybacks are helping Texas to reduce pressure on stocks and oyster reefs, state wildlife officials say. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi photo.

Texas buyback reduces oyster licenses 21 percent

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Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has strengthened to a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph. NOAA photo.

Hurricane Erin intensifies, threatens US East Coast, disrupts ports

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