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Fishing is more than an occupation. For many fishermen, it is a lifelong identity that doesn't end at retirement. Photo courtesy of James Kirkikis / SS

When fishing is who you are

Monique Coombs

NOAA's 2026 ecosystem report stated that total seafood production is declining in both the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank, driven by reduced landings of several key fish groups. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

NOAA report highlights shifting New England ecosystem

Carli Clancy

The group Save Long Beach Island called for NOAA "to designate the primary historic migration corridor of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale along the East Coast as critical habitat." Save LBI graphic.

NOAA refuses petition for right whale migration corridor

Kirk Moore

Commercial fishermen and passenger vessel operators in Gloucester, Mass., are feeling the strain of rising diesel and fuel costs. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

High diesel prices hit Gloucester fishermen

NF Staff

With a focus on quality and value, Sord Fishing Products has introduced a line of knives for a variety of fisheries. While priced higher than the knives commonly used in commercial fisheries, Sord knives come with a lifetime guarantee. Sord photo.

The sharper edge

Paul Molyneaux

The 35-foot Nora J sustained significant damage in a July 21 collision with the 62-foot Tabitha about 22 miles off Grays Harbor, Wash. A crew from Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor picked up three crew before the boat sank. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard says two boats collide off Washington; no injuries reported

NF Staff

Fisheries and Oceans Canada photo.

Fishery officers seize 18,000 pounds of Halibut off Nova Scotia

NF Staff

Ocean Harvesters disputes claims linking Virginia's menhaden fishery to declining Chesapeake Bay osprey reproduction. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

Ocean Harvesters pushes back on osprey study

Carli Clancy

Join NEFSA for its fourth annual "Save Our Fisheries" Fundraiser at Cook's Lobster & Ale House. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock / Conny Pokorny

August fundraiser to support New England fishing communities

NF Staff

The seven Alaska Board of Fisheries members as of 2026, from left to right, are Greg Svendsen, Curtis Chamberlain, Tom Carpenter, Gerad Godfrey, Olivia Henaayee Irwin, Märit Carlson-Van Dort, and Mike Wood. Photo courtesy of AK Board of Fisheries

Alaska lawmakers approve audit of Board of Fisheries processes

NF Staff

F/V Jerry G delivering a deck load of sockeye in Bristol Bay 2023. Photo courtesy of Chad Studebaker / NF Crew Shots

Bristol Bay sockeye run surpasses forecast as harvest nears 29.3M

NF Staff