National Fisherman

West Coast & Pacific

Washington and Oregon fishermen have geared up for their 2024-2025 seasons under familiar pressures as California. Photo by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

West Coast Dungeness fleets navigate changes, delays

Carli Stewart

The 34-foot boat currently being built at Next Gen Fab will have a strong resemblance to the Arctic Blonde, which was launched in August 2023. Next Gen Fab photo.

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Trailerable 34-footer will pack lots of fishing power

Michael Crowley

The Calif. Dungeness crab season will remain closed until December 31, 2024. Photo by Thunderbird Design Studio

Calif. Dungeness season delayed again, entanglement risks push back opening

Carli Stewart

Shutterstock photo

NOAA announces $99 million to strengthen Pacific salmon populations

NF Staff

Photo courtesy of Charlie Allen

Trident Seafoods bids farewell to the F/V Bountiful, welcoming new chapter with Shelford Fisheries

NF Aggregator

César Torres, Vice President of Sales for Ship’s Machinery International, and his daughter Gabi, man the company’s booth at Pacific Marine Expo 2024. Torres sells Brunvoll thrusters and propulsion systems to a number of major fishing companies in the Seat

SMI thrusters: Reliable power for Alaska fishing boats

Paul Molyneaux

Building connections and driving innovation at Pacific Marine Expo 2024

Jeremiah Karpowicz

The State of the Blue Annual Gathering spotlighted Washington’s leadership in shaping a sustainable, world-class maritime industry. Photo by Doug Stewart

Gov. Inslee highlights maritime innovation at State of the Blue gathering

Carli Stewart

Pacific Marine Expo gives students a window into the marine industry

Eric Haun

Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Calif. squid fishery an economic powerhouse

NF Aggregator

Holdfast Kelp Vodka, produced by Uncharted Distillery, won the Beyond the Plate and Most Innovative. Photo by AFDF

2024 Alaska Symphony of Seafood celebrates innovation

NF Staff