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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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A 26-year veteran of the DMR and the agency's long-time lead lobster biologist, Carl Wilson would replace Commissioner Patrick Keliher following his retirement. Photo by FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Maine nominates new commissioner for Department of Marine Resources

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Net pen aquaculture in deep coastal waters. NOAA photo.

AK governor proposes finfish farming legalization

Erin Spampinato

NOAA Fisheries Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting 2023. Photo by NOAA

NOAA Fisheries facing budget cuts, restrictions

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DMR Commissioner Pat Keliher presents Machiasport fisherman Mike Murphy with the 2018 DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence at last night's Fishermen's Forum banquet. Photo courtesy of Maine DMR

Patrick Keliher retires as Maine DMR commissioner

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DOGE Alaska is a group of citizens who are researching waste, fraud, and abuse. It’s a project and not a formal organization. Photo by Mary Capriole

$2.4M grant found supporting tribal households

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Photo courtesy of the EPA

Trump appoints Lee Zeldin to lead EPA

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NOAA stormed by DOGE, sparking talk of cuts

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