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More than 200 LFA 34 lobster fishermen gathered in late July to oppose proposed management changes as the fishery faces declining landings and growing pressure for action. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Nova Scotia lobster fishermen push back on proposed LFA 34 changes

Carli Clancy

Sam Froines, Taylor Tomblin, and Malachi Church pumping a nice set of pink salmon in Valdez, Alaska. Photo courtesy of NF Crew Shots / Nick Crump

Late pink salmon arrival offers hope for Southeast Alaska fleet

NF Staff

The deep sea mining research vessel M/V Anuanua was in Hawaii on August 5. The 196-foot Cook Islands-flagged vessel. Conducts research all for various countries all around the Pacific. Photo courtesy of IdiotSavant

Deep sea mining in the Gulf of Alaska

Paul Molyneaux

Alaska Sea Grant and the Alaska Shellfish Growers Association launched Alaska Oyster Voyage to connect consumers with roughly 20 oyster farms across the state. Photo courtesy of Jessica Whitney/Alaska Sea Grant.

Alaska Oyster Voyage puts state’s shellfish growers on the map

NF Staff

This past Saturday, the community of Gloucester and the families of those lost at sea gathered at the Fisherman's Memorial. Photo courtesy of Carli Clancy

Gloucester honors Lily Jean crew at Fisherman’s Memorial

Carli Clancy

Low recreational catch reporting is fueling tensions in Puget Sound. Photo courtesy of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Puget Sound Dungeness crabbers clash over harvest shares, reporting

NF Staff

Finn Furth strips nets while the rest of the crew winterizes the boat, sorting lines for next season and sending clean monofilament to Net Your Problem for recycling. Photo courtesy of Finn Furth

Putting a Bristol Bay boat to bed

Paul Molyneaux

NEYFA is accepting applications for its March 2027 Greenhorn Apprenticeship Program. Photo courtesy of NEYFA

Greenhorn apprenticeship opens for 2027

NF Staff

A kelp forest off the California coast. Kelp canopies provide critical nearshore habitat for fish, invertebrates, and outmigrating salmon smolts. Shutterstock photo.

Kelp's crisis is the fleet's crisis

Nick Rahaim

An enforcement officer inventories shark fins found during Operation North Pacific Guard. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Shark finning, endangered species found in high seas boardings

NF Staff

Mark Urwin relies on a Sonos sound system aboard the Kaitiaki while fishing for albacore offshore. Photo courtesy of Toura Boat Craft

Rocking the boat: Sound systems built for life at sea

Paul Molyneaux