National Fisherman

West Coast & Pacific

After decades of restrictions that idled vessels, slashed quotas, and forced fishermen out of the industry, the West Coast groundfish fishery has fully rebuilt. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

West Coast groundfish fishery completes historic comeback

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Fishermen help with ghost gear cleanup off from Hawaii. Photo courtesy of HPU

Hawaii project removes ghost gear with help from fishermen

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Black Pearl charter fishing boat. Photo courtesy of Black Pearl Sportfishing LLC

Charter operator penalized for closed-area fishing

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Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers was assigned to Air Station Astoria and working in the rescue of a distressed mariner from a commercial ship offshore, according to the Coast Guard. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard aviator dies of injuries suffered during rescue off Oregon

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The crew of the USCG Cutter Mellon, formerly based in Seattle, is using Russ Trombley mallets to clear ice off their vessel’s bow. Photo courtesy of USCG

In winter, ice mallets can keep a vessel afloat

Paul Molyneaux

Proposed offshore wind energy areas off Oregon were set aside in fall 2024 amid opposition from skeptical state leaders, commercial fishing and community groups and Native tribes. BOEM graphic.

Oregon tries again on offshore wind planning

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Seattle Fire Department vessels. Photo courtesy of Ian Dewar Photography

Hazmat crews respond to ammonia leak on fishing vessel

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The Gig Harbor BoatShop is offering a Purse Seine Vessel Crew Member Training Program in April of 2026. Photo courtesy of Gig Harbor BoatShop

Gig Harbor BoatShop to host 2026 purse seine crew school

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Oregon's commercial fishing industry generated $517 million in 2025. Photo courtesy of Bob Pool

Oregon commercial fishing hits $517M high in 2025

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Meghan Hertel, left, has officially been sworn in as Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Photo courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Meghan Hertel sworn in as new CDFW director

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Pacific cod in Alaska waters. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

NPFMC recommends big boost in GOA Pacific cod catch limits

Margaret Bauman