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A restoration project in Mashpee, Mass., is working to rebuild wild oyster reefs. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Mashpee leads effort to restore wild oyster habitat

NF Staff

Maine lobstermen fishing out of Jonesport, Beals and Jonesboro are backing a proposal to expand a protected fishing zone in Englishman Bay. Photo courtesy of Jonesport Municipal Marina

Maine lobstermen push to expand restricted fishing zone

Carli Clancy

On August 13, Scallopalooza will take place in New Bedford, Mass., hosted by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. Photo courtesy of Phil Mello

Scallopalooza shucking contest returns to New Bedford

Carli Clancy

A salvage team approaches the grounded fishing vessel Arctic Sea on June 20, 2026. Resolve Marine photo.

Wreck removal set for grounded Pribilofs crabber Arctic Sea

Eric Haun

Fishing is more than an occupation. For many fishermen, it is a lifelong identity that doesn't end at retirement. Photo courtesy of James Kirkikis / SS

When fishing is who you are

Monique Coombs

NOAA's 2026 ecosystem report stated that total seafood production is declining in both the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank, driven by reduced landings of several key fish groups. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

NOAA report highlights shifting New England ecosystem

Carli Clancy

The group Save Long Beach Island called for NOAA "to designate the primary historic migration corridor of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale along the East Coast as critical habitat." Save LBI graphic.

NOAA refuses petition for right whale migration corridor

Kirk Moore

Commercial fishermen and passenger vessel operators in Gloucester, Mass., are feeling the strain of rising diesel and fuel costs. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

High diesel prices hit Gloucester fishermen

NF Staff

With a focus on quality and value, Sord Fishing Products has introduced a line of knives for a variety of fisheries. While priced higher than the knives commonly used in commercial fisheries, Sord knives come with a lifetime guarantee. Sord photo.

The sharper edge

Paul Molyneaux

The 35-foot Nora J sustained significant damage in a July 21 collision with the 62-foot Tabitha about 22 miles off Grays Harbor, Wash. A crew from Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor picked up three crew before the boat sank. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard says two boats collide off Washington; no injuries reported

NF Staff

Fisheries and Oceans Canada photo.

Fishery officers seize 18,000 pounds of Halibut off Nova Scotia

NF Staff