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Fishermen move to intervene in Northeast marine monument case

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Senators are urging the Treasury Department to sanction vessels that support China's distant-water fishing fleet. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Senators urge sanctions on China's fishing support fleet

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The seven Alaska Board of Fisheries members as of 2026, from left to right, are Greg Svendsen, Curtis Chamberlain, Tom Carpenter, Gerad Godfrey, Olivia Henaayee Irwin, Märit Carlson-Van Dort, and Mike Wood. Photo courtesy of AK Board of Fisheries

Alaska lawmakers approve audit of Board of Fisheries processes

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A bill that would provide an additional $500 million for the San Joaquin River Restoration Program moved one step closer to becoming law. Photo courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife

San Joaquin salmon restoration bill advances

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Sen. Sullivan and former Rep. Mary Peltola, who are both running for his current Senate seat, have issued news releases stating their priorities for federal regulations related to the nation's federal fisheries. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Sullivan, Peltola battle for Alaska fishing vote in Senate race

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Senator Sullivan reintroduced the Bycatch Reduction Act. Legislation that would expand federal efforts to reduce bycatch and more. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Sullivan reintroduces sweeping bill targeting bycatch, seafloor impacts

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NOAA said its newly outlined regional priorities are intended to increase opportunities for American fishermen and women. Shutterstock photo.

NOAA unveils plan to cut seafood regulations under Trump directive

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Marad modernizes US citizenship evidencing requirements for vessel owners and program participants

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The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025 would continue funding for the community-based commission that supports marine habitat restoration across the Northwest Straits region of Puget Sound. Shutterstock photo.

House passes bill to reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission

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Dungeness crabs in a live hold. Oregon DFW photo.

Calif. fisheries bill advances out of Senate

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Fishing vessels line up side to side on the edge of Pier 11 in New Bedford. Credit: Brooke Kushwaha / The New Bedford Light

Montigny pushes for harbor oil spill solution, wastewater funding

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