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A welded cross placed at the Lily Jean's former berth in Gloucester, MA. Photo courtesy of Carli Clancy

Navy declines request to assist with Lily Jean wreckage recovery

Carli Clancy

Setting the first traps for the new season. Photo courtesy of David Jermain

Still setting gear: Sooky Sawyer on retirement and the water

David Jermain

The Sub Zero during a survey in March 2024. Rocky Point Surveys, LLC photo via NTSB.

Captain suspected hydraulics in 2024 Alaska salmon boat fire

NF Staff

A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a False Claims Act lawsuit against Cooke, Omega Protein and Ocean Harvesters. Photo courtesy of Ocean Harvesters

Court upholds dismissal of False Claims Act suit

Carli Clancy

The ASMFC has advanced its Atlantic menhaden draft addendum for public comment, beginning the next phase of discussion over potential management changes in the Chesapeake Bay reduction fishery. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

ASMFC advances Atlantic menhaden proposal

NF Staff

The Revolution Wind project off southern New England was almost 90% complete toward its array of 68 wind turbines in December 2025. Ørsted photo.

Survey seeks impact of offshore wind power on seafood businesses

NF Staff

Vitsab's Freshtag time-temperature indicators use a color-changing label to visually track cumulative temperature exposure, offering another tool to help monitor seafood quality throughout the cold chain. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Vitsab highlights visual cold chain technology for seafood handling

NF Staff

Washington's commercial black cod fishery continues its upward trajectory. Photo courtesy of Sena Sea

Washington black cod landings climb as domestic demand grows

NF Staff

Commercial harvest of greater amberjack in federal waters of the Gulf of America will close Aug. 8. Photo courtesy of David Hills

Gulf greater amberjack commercial season to close

NF Staff

Commercial salmon fishing will be prohibited in Cook Inlet as of Aug. 5, 2026. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Salmon fishing to close in Cook Inlet EEZ to protect coho quota

NF Staff

NOAA implemented Framework 72, putting updated Northeast groundfish catch limits and management measures into effect immediately. Photo courtesy of NF Archive

Long-awaited Framework takes effect for Northeast groundfish fleet

Carli Clancy