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The Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit gathered in January 2020 at the Alaska State Capitol building in Juneau. Dawn Montano photo

Northern Lights Q&A: Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit

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Capt. Joe Patti Marine Pensacola, FL 2020 — Patti Marine's long-running shrimp boat Capt. Joe is docked at the family's seafood market after a complete overhaul. Patti Marine photo

Editor's Log: Digital draft

Jessica Hathaway

PHOTO Port of Los Angeles — A first-ever report on the U.S. marine economy values 10 sectors of ocean-dependent industries at $373 billion. NOAA photo.

U.S. ocean industries outpace national economy

Kirk Moore

Lima Flag Bristol Bay Katherine Carscallen Gary Hill — The Lima Flag signifies a boat under quarantine and will be required on fishing vessels in Alaska during mandatory quarantines in 2020. Photo illustration by Jessica Hathaway, courtesy of Katherine Carscallen

Why quarantine? Lessons learned from the F/V American Dynasty

Jessica Hathaway

The American Dynasty is a 272-foot factory trawler owned by American Seafoods Co., based in Seattle. American Seafoods photo

American Seafoods reports 86 positive covid-19 tests on factory trawler

Jessica Hathaway

Bay Welding skiff — When it's finished, Bay Weld Boats' 21-foot skiff will have a Thrustmaster 20-inch HI500water jet for power. Bay Weld Boats photo.

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'Bridge boat' needs a squeeze play to Bristol Bay

Michael Crowley

Port of Seattle photo

Webinar: Status of the North Pacific season with Andy Wink, Chris Woodley and Port of Seattle

Jessica Hathaway

Bering Sea pollock fishing — Bering Sea pollock fishing. NOAA photo

NOAA cancels fishery research trips in Alaska

Ben Fisher

Swordfish observer — An observer checks a Pacific swordfish. NOAA photo.

Coronavirus, turtle protections crush market expectations for Pacific swordfish

Charlie Ess

Bristol Bay setnetter Jak Krauszer. Corey Arnold photo.

Bait and switch: Pebble Mine plan scales up with no public input

Jessica Hathaway

Donald 'Spike' Haught Crew Shot June 2020 — PORT NORRIS, N.J. – Donald 'Spike' Haught on the 30-foot Crab Chaser tending crab traps on the Delaware Bay out of Maurice River, N.J.

June Crew Shot of the Month

NF Staff