National Fisherman

Politics

Since 1988, the recently renewed South Pacific Tuna Treaty between the United States and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency has given the US tuna fleet access to the EEZs of 17 Pacific Island Nations. Photo courtesy of Tri Marine

Pacific Islands US Tuna Treaty Signed

Paul Molyneaux

The United States Department of Commerce and NMFS issued a letter to NPFMC, advising the council to broaden the range of alternatives to lower chum bycatch. Photo courtesy of Kendall Collett on Shutterstock

Alaska groups testify about declining salmon populations

Carli Stewart

A mixed catch of subsistence salmon landed by Yupik fishermen from a trap on the Kuskokwim River near Bethel when runs were still strong. Photo by Paul Molyneaux

Federal Subsistence Board to get more Tribal members

Paul Molyneaux

Senate Bill 93 passed the Alaska House 39-1 and will increase the limits on payouts from the Alaska Fisherman’s Fund for commercial fishing illnesses and injuries. Photo courtesy of Jim Paulin

Legislature passed to expand benefits for fishing medical claims

NF Staff

LD 2225 will directly support working waterfront communities and commercial fishing operations, helping to preserve Maine's fishing heritage. Photo courtesy of the Island Institute.

Maine groups support $50 million in aid for working waterfronts

Carli Stewart

Tribal and environmental groups intend to sue NOAA Fisheries for the currently postponed NET Study. Photo courtesy of Anney_Lier on Shutterstock.

Bottom trawling experiment delayed in Northern Bering Sea

Carli Stewart

Senate Bill 209, regarding electronic monitoring in Alaska state fisheries, has raised concerns among fishermen and industry members. Photo by SeregaSibTravel on Shutterstock.

Fishermen voice opposition to electronic monitoring bill

Carli Stewart

Governor Mill chooses an offshore wind port for the state of Maine against the wishes of locals, written documentation, and fishermen. GWEC photo.

Maine Shaken by High-Stakes Offshore Wind Port Choice

Carli Stewart

Assemblyman Steve Bennett wrote Assembly Bill 2220, but many lawmakers will be hesitant to sign the bill due to the economic impact that cutting these fisheries would have. Photo courtesy of Steve Heap on Shutterstock.

Assembly introduces bill to further restrict commercial fishing in California

Carli Stewart

The State of Alaska is concerned about the proposed federal management of the Cook Inlet Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Photo by Wildnerdpix on Shutterstock

State reacts to proposed management of Cook Inlet EEZ

Carli Stewart

Senator Murkowski (R-AK) introduced a working waterfronts bill to boost the coastal workforce, fisheries, and infrastructure. The bill will support coastal communities' economies, climate resiliency, and energy capabilities. Photo by Marnie Leist on Unspl

Alaska senator introduces new bill to strengthen coastal workforce, fisheries, and infrastructure

Carli Stewart