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While US consumers remain willing to consume farmed salmon, primarily like this one from Chile, there has been little demand for AquaBounty’s genetically engineered AquAdvantage salmon. After more than 30 years, the company, formerly AF Protein, has terminated its salmon farming efforts. Paul Molyneaux photo.

The rise and fall of genetically engineered salmon

Paul Molyneaux

Former president Donald Trump and Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-NJ, speak at a May 11 campaign rally at Wildwood, N.J. Real America's Voice video image.

NJ congressman: Trump will issue moratorium on offshore wind

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Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher from this past Maine Fishermen's Forum. Photo by Maine DMR

Maine lobster industry in heated debate over gauge increase

Carli Stewart

The tuna boat Blue Jacket’s repowering started with removing the 8-92 Detroit Diesel. Long Cove Marine Services photo.

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Time to repower at Maine boatyard

Michael Crowley

A victory for the Maine Lobstering Union represents not only a financial win but also a pivotal moment in the co-op's mission to uphold fairness in Maine's famed lobster industry. Photo by WoodysPhoto

Maine Lobstering Union's Lobster 207 wins $5M settlement

Carli Stewart

A federal judge has dismissed a 2021 lawsuit against Cooke Inc. that claimed it violated U.S. law when it acquired Omega Protein in 2017. Photo by Omega Protein

Federal judge dismisses 2021 lawsuit against Cooke Inc.

Chris Chase

One of the best fishing towns is right in New Jersey

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Fishing Vessel Guardian ran aground early this morning before the Wellfleet Fire Department was dispatched at 8:48 a.m. Photo courtesy of Dan Rowell

Fishing Vessel Guardian runs aground near Wellfleet

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Photo courtesy of Suffolk County District Attorney

Connecticut man convicted in New York waters for poaching black sea bass

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NEFSA hopes the ruling will pave the way for a more transparent and democratically accountable regulatory framework. Photo courtesy of NEFSA

New England Fishery Council ruled unconstitutional

Carli Stewart

Photo by Jim Stefanilo (Insta: @gallantserjames)

Portland Parade of Lights celebrates holiday cheer

Carli Stewart