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Machines like these are used to relocate boulders on the seafloor to clear paths for laying cables, such as those from offshore wind turbines to shore. Utility ROV Services photo via Rhode Island Sea Grant.

Seafloor boulders challenge fishermen, and energy developers

NF Staff

UMaine’s Local Catch Network will work with the new USDA Office of Seafood to connect fishermen and seafood businesses with federal programs and funding opportunities. Photo courtesy of Yankee Fishermen’s Cooperative

Partnership connects fishermen with new USDA seafood programs

Carli Clancy

A school of menhaden. NOAA photo/Jerry Prezioso.

Commission could revisit how menhaden quota is divided among states

NF Staff

David Haskell aboard his F/V Molly Ryan, a 38’ Holland of North Haven, Maine. Photo courtesy of Tess Haskell / NF Crew Shots

After gauge fight, lobster managers rethink strategy

Carli Clancy

This past Saturday, the community of Gloucester and the families of those lost at sea gathered at the Fisherman's Memorial. Photo courtesy of Carli Clancy

Gloucester honors Lily Jean crew at Fisherman’s Memorial

Carli Clancy

NEYFA is accepting applications for its March 2027 Greenhorn Apprenticeship Program. Photo courtesy of NEYFA

Greenhorn apprenticeship opens for 2027

NF Staff

A welded cross placed at the Lily Jean's former berth in Gloucester, MA. Photo courtesy of Carli Clancy

Navy declines request to assist with Lily Jean wreckage recovery

Carli Clancy

Setting the first traps for the new season. Photo courtesy of David Jermain

Still setting gear: Sooky Sawyer on retirement and the water

David Jermain

The Revolution Wind project off southern New England was almost 90% complete toward its array of 68 wind turbines in December 2025. Ørsted photo.

Survey seeks impact of offshore wind power on seafood businesses

NF Staff

NOAA implemented Framework 72, putting updated Northeast groundfish catch limits and management measures into effect immediately. Photo courtesy of NF Archive

Long-awaited Framework takes effect for Northeast groundfish fleet

Carli Clancy

Fishermen move to intervene in Northeast marine monument case

NF Staff