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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

SCDNR and state representatives work on a bill to sustain the blue crab population within South Carolina. Photo by Marco Lissoni on Shutterstock.

Efforts to save blue crabs underway in South Carolina

Carli Stewart

Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, & Warren introduce new legislation to support commercial fishermen & sustainable fisheries in response to climate change. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Senators support fisheries in the face of climate change

Carli Stewart

Life preserver on a dock. Photo by Roan Lavery on Unsplash

Unifying Efforts: Bipartisan Legislators Introduce Bill Ensuring Protection and Welfare of Commercial Fishermen

Carli Stewart

Fishing Vessel Carl & Co — F/V Carl & Co, owned and operated by Craig Stewart out of Long Island, Maine. Photo by CS

Senators Collins and Reed Introduce Bill to Preserve Vital Working Waterfronts

Carli Stewart

F/V Marcia and F/V Moira Bay at dock in Portland Maine. Photo courtesy of H. Train

ASMFC lobster board delays gauge increase

Carli Stewart

Fisherman Joel Collier of West Coast Wild Scallops and his wife Melissa, have run the small family operation since 2017 in BC, Canada. Joel is pictured here with his son, Caleb and daughter Cora.

Canadian government threatens B.C. closures; what fishing families are doing to survive

Megan Waldrep