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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.

NJ activists ask Trump to intervene on right whales decision

Kirk Moore

Maine observed its first Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day officially established by state law with ceremonies held up and down the coast. Photo courtesy of Liz Michaud / Green and White Hope

State leaders join fishing families to honor Maine fishermen lost at sea

Carli Clancy

University of Rhode Island researchers are studying the impacts of offshore wind turbines on Jonah crab. Photo courtesy of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

Are offshore wind turbines changing Jonah crab behavior?

NF Staff

A restoration project in Mashpee, Mass., is working to rebuild wild oyster reefs. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Mashpee leads effort to restore wild oyster habitat

NF Staff

Maine lobstermen fishing out of Jonesport, Beals and Jonesboro are backing a proposal to expand a protected fishing zone in Englishman Bay. Photo courtesy of Jonesport Municipal Marina

Maine lobstermen push to expand restricted fishing zone

Carli Clancy

On August 13, Scallopalooza will take place in New Bedford, Mass., hosted by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. Photo courtesy of Phil Mello

Scallopalooza shucking contest returns to New Bedford

Carli Clancy

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

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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada photo.

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

NF Staff

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

A bill that would extend the current pause on new North Atlantic right whale regulations affecting the lobster fishery until 2035 is headed to the full U.S. House. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

House committee advances bill to extend right whale regulatory pause

Carli Clancy