National Fisherman

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Hands holding up a blue crab — Hands holding up a blue crab. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Blue crabs showing up in Maine

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A pair of 23' Saildrone Voyager vehicles are operating in the Gulf of Maine. Saildrone image.

NOAA says keep lookout for Saildrones cruising Gulf of Maine

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'Wicked Tuna' and lucky number 13

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Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Pile-driving type noises are seen afflicting fish, shellfish

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On-demand (ropeless) lobster pot gear on the deck of a commercial fishing vessel. NEFSC photo.

Pop-up lobster gear may present daunting operating costs, study predicts

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In the Class N race at Winter Harbor, the Terrie J edges out Obsession. Jon Johansen photo.

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Winter Harbor, Pemaquid draw crowds in home stretch of racing season

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Maine rockweed (seaweed) — Rockweed. Photo courtesy of Maine Seaweed Council

Maine prosecuting illegal rockweed harvesters

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Lighthouse on the coast of Canada — Photo by Tobias Negele on Unsplash

Love of sea led marine scientist to life's work

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Coast of Mass. on a sunny day — Photo by Michael Baccin on Unsplash

Mass. students sail aboard fishing smack of bygone era

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U.S. Coast Guard helicopter over the ocean. — Photo by The Marksman on Unsplash

Search suspended for missing crewman on Nantucket vessel

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Kimberly Ann beats out Faith Melle with a speed of 38.1 mph in the World’s Fastest Working Lobster Boat race on Moosabec Reach. Jon Johansen photo.

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A long haul, but worth it for Maine lobster boat racers

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