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A significant reduction has been announced in Atlantic herring catch limits for 2025. Photo by Jeff Rotman on Getty Images

NOAA cuts 2025 Atlantic herring catch limits

NF Staff

California is set to double participation in a pilot program testing pop-up fishing gear for harvesting Dungeness crab. Photo by Calif. Department of Fish & Wildlife

California expands pop-up gear trials

Nathan Strout

According to the findings of SeaD Consulting, only 1 out of 5 customers lining up for a shrimp dinner at the National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Ala., received Gulf of Mexico shrimp. The rest ate farmed imported shrimp. SeaD Consulting photo.

Scientists’ testing detects fake shrimp labeling

Paul Molyneaux

Alaska fishing boats in Valdez Harbor. Photo by Albert Pego

Bycatch debate heats up in Prince William Sound pollock fishery

NF Staff

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has authorized a winter sampling program, allowing the catch of up to 58,400 pounds to gather data on Atlantic shrimp. Photo by NOAA Fisheries/ Calvin Alexander

Maine shrimp make a tentative comeback

Carli Stewart

A graphic shows relative energy density of diesel, methanol, hydrogen and batteries for marine power. Elliott Bay Design Group.

Diesel efficiency and alternative fuel insight

Paul Molyneaux

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) charged a man with illegal harvesting in the North Sound. Photo by WDFW

Illegal harvest strikes Washington Dungeness crab fishery

NF Staff

The Southern Shrimp Alliance has opposed President Joe Biden's nomination of Halie Craig to the U.S. International Trade Commission. Photo by Cody Eason on Unsplash

Southern Shrimp Alliance opposes Biden’s USITC nominee

Nathan Strout