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Fisherman collect massive amounts of data, and can share with fishery managers. Rob Terry, founder of Seafood AI, believes they should get paid for it, with a cut of the premium prices earned by certified sustainable seafood. Seafood AI photo.

AI Innovations turn fisherman’s data into dollars

Paul Molyneaux

Photo courtesy of Goncharovaia

Why diesel-electric isn’t just for the big boats

Carli Clancy

The 2025 Scallopalooza flyer. New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center image.

New Bedford hosts Scallopalooza shucking contest

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The Lubec Lost Fishermen’s Memorial was established in 2009, and the current Memorial Committee, made of three non-fishing community members, has drawn the ire of other residents for opting not to put the names of two fishermen on the sculpture. Liz Michaud photo.

Lost fishermen denied a place on Maine memorial

Paul Molyneaux

At the Freindship lpobster boat races La Belle Vita won the Diesel Free for All at 43.9 mph. Natalie E. was in second place. Three other boats, Mean Kathleen, Alex Rose and 4 Ladies followed them across the line. Jon Johansen photo.

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Lobster boat racers converge at Friendship

Michael Crowley

Dozens gathered in Lubec, Maine on July 21 to honor fishermen lost at sea. Maine Department of Marine Resources photo.

Maine community gathers to honor fishermen lost at sea

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Empire Wind, a 810-megawatt turbine array under construction off New York, was allowed to proceed in mid-May by the Trump administration. But project opponents continue to apply political pressure. Equinor rendering.

Equinor reports $995 million impairment on Empire Wind

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A year after a turbine blade fractured on the Vineyard Wind project in July 2024, Nantucket town officials announced a $10.5 million settlement with turbine manufacturer GE Vernova. Nantucket Harbormaster photo.

Nantucket settles with GE Vernova for Vineyard Wind blade failure

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The Fulton Fish Market is the largest seafood market in the U.S., moving more than 5 million pounds of fish weekly and employing some 1,500 workers at its Bronx, N.Y. location. Blue Trace photo.

Fulton Fish Market joins lawsuit against Empire Wind

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Chad Libby in the 34-foot Myrtle Belle leads Ivan Libby’s Wrecking Crew and four other boats across the finish line in the Class D, 236 to 335 hp, 34 feet and over race at Moosabec Reach, hitting 28.8 mph. Jon Johansen photo.

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Massive turnout at Moosabec races

Michael Crowley

Empire Wind, a 810-megawatt turbine array under construction off New York, was allowed to proceed in mid-May by the Trump administration. But project opponents continue to apply political pressure. Equinor rendering.

Trump moves to restrict wind power tax credits

Kirk Moore