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Bill to make insurance more accessible to Alaska harvesters moving through Senate

Margaret Bauman

In a unanimous vote Friday, the Alaska House of Representatives approved a major boost for the state’s commercial fishing fleet. Photo courtesy of Danita Delimont

Alaska passes bill to ease insurance burden for fishermen

Carli Stewart

2016 11 14 Donald Trump CC Gage Skidmore — Photo by Gage Skidmore

Trump’s fishing deregulation order sparks debate

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President Donald Trump moves forward with tariffs on Canadian imports, a decision that has sparked bipartisan opposition in the Senate. Photo by Maxim Elramsisy

Tariffs threaten lobster industry as senators push back

Carli Stewart

Trump's 60-day regulatory freeze has created uncertainty for commercial fisheries nationwide. Photo from NF Photo Archive

Trump’s regulatory freeze disrupts U.S. fisheries

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Recent personnel changes within the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have cast doubt on the scientific assessments crucial for managing fish stocks in the region. Photo courtesy of Joshua Roper/ ASMI

Federal shakeup sparks uncertainty for Pacific fisheries

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Herring fishing boats lined up in the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia, Canada. Photo courtesy of Pacific Wild

Herring harvest debate heats up in British Columbia

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AMCC acknowledged the news of the NOAA cuts, which are expected to have significant repercussions for Alaskans, mainly fishermen. Photo by T. Schneider

NOAA cuts raise concern for the AK fishing industry

Carli Stewart

A letter detailing short- and long-term priorities of the U.S. commercial fishing industry was signed by 170 fishing and seafood businesses, organizations, and individuals hailing from 98 coastal communities in 22 states. Photo by Troy Larsen

Fishing industry urges Trump administration’s support

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A recent letter to Maine’s Congressional Delegation emphasizes the Maine Sea Grant program’s importance. Photo by Albert Pego

Maine fights for Sea Grant funding as cuts linger

Carli Stewart

Ecuador's shrimp exports to the U.S. Aquaculture Stewardship Council photo.

Senator fights to stop tax dollars from funding foreign shrimp farms

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