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Outer Banks fisherman and industry advocate Dewey Hemilright dies at 59. Photo courtesy of Kip Tabb / Coastal Review

Outer Banks fisherman and industry advocate dies at 59

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After her stepson, Gabe Johnston died of an overdose in 2022, Denise Damewood started Project Gabe, which helps fishermen deal with pain and stress, and offers trainign in responding to an overdose emergency. Photo courtesy of Denise Damewood

Drug-free self-care on deck

Paul Molyneaux

Elliott Bay Design Group photo.

PME exhibitor preview: Elliott Bay Design Group

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Photo courtesy of NCSU / North Carolina Sea Grant

Pamlico Sound fishermen push back on proposed military training expansion

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F/V Gulf Traveler grounded near Metinic Green Island off Midcoast Maine. Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard

Two rescued after vessel grounds off Maine Coast

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The five-year GMC2 project will bring together fisheries, governments, and seafood industry partners across six countries in Northwest Africa and Latin America. Photo courtesy of Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

Five-year initiative targets overfishing in six countries

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A basket of sea sponges collected from Alaskan waters. Scientists recently identified nine previously unknown sponge species, including one representing a new-to-science genus. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

New sea sponge species renew debate over seafloor protections

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Industry leaders are pushing for better science, data sharing, and international coordination on global squid fisheries. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Squid industry calls for stronger global fisheries management

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NOAA awarded more than 1.5 million pounds of scallops to 14 research projects, expected to generate more than $25 million. Photo courtesy of Carli Clancy

Scallop program puts $25 million toward research

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At Maritime Interaction Days, activity stations introduce students to skills like welding. While welding demonstrations sometimes use squeeze cheese and crackers, when the opportunity arises, students get the real deal. Photo by Lisa Sowa-Downs

Students get their hands dirty at We Work the Waterways

Paul Molyneaux

New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias’ latest book, In Deep Water, recounts the harrowing true story of three fishermen who survived 28 hours in the Gulf of Mexico after their boat sank.

‘In Deep Water’ tells a harrowing story of survival at sea

Carli Clancy