National Fisherman

Northeast

UMaine researchers are investigating whether cunner may be preying on egg-bearing lobsters, raising new questions for Maine’s fishery. Photo courtesy of UMaine / fisheries scientist Michelle Staudinger

Cunner, climate, and concern: Study digs into lobster questions

Carli Stewart

Hidden compartment on board the captain’s vessel used to conceal scallop overages. Photo courtesy of NOAA

Hidden scallops scheme lands New Jersey captain, dealer in federal court

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F/V Carli Elaine heading out during the NGOM scallop season. Photo courtesy of Steve Kennedy

NGOM scallop season wraps up at derby pace

Carli Stewart

Freeport Diesel & Marine shop in Freeport, Maine. Photo courtesy of FDM

Freeport shop built by mariners, for fishermen

Carli Stewart

This winter, heavy snowfall and prolonged freezing temperatures locked down Long Island's bays and waterways for multiple weeks, blocking oyster farmers from reaching their growing areas and causing significant damage to gear, vessels, and farm infrastructure. Shutterstock photo.

New York seeks disaster designation for oyster farmers hit by winter freeze

Eric Haun

Charting a course for electric boats on Maine’s coast

Paul Molyneaux

WHOI Sea Grant has awarded $1.6 million to four new research projects targeting pressing challenges facing Massachusetts' aquaculture and fisheries industries. Photo courtesy of WHOI

$1.6M to aquaculture and fisheries research

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On-demand fishing gear systems were tested in Jonesport, Maine, using the Maine Department of Marine Resources gear library. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Maine senators raise red flags on ropeless gear mandate

NF Staff

Aerial drone perspective of commercial fishing vessels docked at Montauk Harbor's pier. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

New York lawmaker pushes upfront fuel tax break for fishing fleet

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NGOM scallop fishing is known for big scallops and easy shucking. Most boats carry only one or at most two crew besides the captain. But the scallops are coming harder than usual in 2026, with some boats making as many as 15 tows to get their limit. Photo courtesy of Jay Fleming

Northern Gulf of Maine scallop payday

Paul Molyneaux

Johansen, the new owner of Jonesport Shipyard, has already more than doubled the boat storage capacity and upgraded the store and shop. He plans to serve the local fleet and attract boats from other nearby ports. Photo courtesy of Molyneaux

Keeping the Jonesport waterfront working

Paul Molyneaux