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The C. ANN, a 55-foot former steel commercial fishing boat is the newest addition to the Manasquan Inlet Reef site. Photo courtesy of NJDEP

Commercial fishing vessel becomes new reef habitat

NF Staff

A wind turbine at Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va. Shutterstock photo.

Kennedy orders CDC study of potential offshore wind hazards

Kirk Moore

A line of killer whales swim in the Bering Sea, as viewed from the deck of a trawl vessel. Photo by Hannah Meyers, courtesy of University of Alaska Fairbanks

Modified groundfish nets limit killer whale entanglements

Margaret Bauman

Menhaden are being caught and processed in Louisiana. Photo courtesy of LAFB

Louisiana menhaden debate heats up

Carli Stewart

Despite a ban on wild caught shrimp from fisheries in many countries, due to begin on Jan. 1, the Southern Shrimp Alliance points out that the countries that supply most of the shrimp to the USA have been given a pass. Paul Molyneaux photo.

NOAA Fisheries falls short on shrimp

Paul Molyneaux

Late in the season, Gaither Midgett starts hauling his four pound nets at the first glimmer of light, hoping to finish in a couple of hours—before the heat of the day. Credit: Jay Fleming

Pound for pound, North Carolina’s pound net fishery delivers

Paul Molyneaux

Commissioned in May 2023, the 21-foot Lorna Jean remains the UK’s only fully electric commercial lobster boat. Builder, Hans Unkles, believes others will eventually embrace the technology.

The electric lobsterman proves it can be done

Paul Molyneaux

The diesel-powered fishing vessel Mirage is slated to be converted to hybrid diesel-electric propulsion. Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association photo.

Innovative propulsion systems coming for Alaska fishing boats

Margaret Bauman

Scania’s new Next Generation 13L marine engine is loaded with improvements promising great durability, increased fuel efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs. Credit: Scania

Scania brings its new 13L to North America

Paul Molyneaux

A school of menhaden. NOAA photo/Jerry Prezioso.

Groups push back after ASMFC approves 20 percent menhaden quota cut

Carli Stewart

The Heron, built by Fogg’s Boatworks. Photo courtesy of Patrick Fogg

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Electric boats are making waves

Michael Crowley