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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/e46c348a28f9031e28fd9867184e022c.jpg — Red king crab on the sorting table of the F/V Silver Spray. Image by Gabriel Prout

Red king crab surveying update has Bering Sea fishermen hopeful

Carli Clancy

As a youngster, Chris Brown began working around the docks at Point Judith with his family. Photo courtesy of Chris Brown.

National Fisherman Highliner: Chris Brown

Caroline Losneck

The Port of Astoria lies at river mile 13 at the mouth of the Columbia River and offers services, including welding, fiberglassing, and other repairs. Brendan Stock photo.

The port of Astoria keeps the Northwest fishing culture alive

Charlie Ess

The crew of the F/V Princess (left to right) Elissa Levin, Emilie Alsager, Heather Sears mugging with black cod that along with rockfish, will get them through a tough year with no salmon. F/V Princess photo.

Double whammy

Paul Molyneaux

F/V Noble Provider and F/V Alaskan Girl bow to bow. Photo from Lydia Wade.

Love at first fish

Carli Clancy

Fisherman Friendly Climate Action advocate Sarah Schumann, is interested in testing out electric outboards in Rhode Island’s shellfishing fleet, but says funding is needed to help make the switch. Melissa Devine photo.

Fisherman Friendly Climate Action

Paul Molyneaux

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/726df20328414624ab883291457beff8.png — Sockeye Salmon with Kelp Chimichurri. Image by Peter Pan Seafood

Bringing Alaska seafood to life - Kelp chimichurri and Peter Pan Seafood

Carli Clancy

Writer Megan Waldrep at the National Fisherman booth at SENA 2023

Op-Ed: Overheard at SENA 2023 (Trigger Warning Ensues)

Megan Waldrep

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/6b921c30a5de7a0c846155d0c612f5da.jpg — Photo by Liger Pham

Planned release of radioactive water stokes fresh fears for Japan fisherman

NF Aggregator

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/e0109fca1d603ccac0f0e9111e4df61e.jpg — Maine Fishermen's Forum Auction 2023. Photo by Carli Stewart

Recap of the 48th annual Maine Fishermen's Forum

Carli Clancy

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/a7f3a79e802237fe7be2eda4bd060496.jpg — Celestial Dawn- Photo: Macduff Ship Design

Scottish vessel awarded as best medium trawler

NF Aggregator