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Photo by Brandon Cole (Insta: @alaskanadventures)

2024 Pacific Marine Expo in photos

Carli Clancy

In 2024, Paul Visocky and Jon Stucky helped bring Everett Engineering to the Pacific Marine Expo for the first time. “We wanted to get our name out more in the fishing industry,” said Visocky. Photo by Paul Molyneaux

Everett Engineering expands presence in fishing industry

Paul Molyneaux

California is set to double participation in a pilot program testing pop-up fishing gear for harvesting Dungeness crab. Photo by Calif. Department of Fish & Wildlife

California expands pop-up gear trials

Nathan Strout

A graphic shows relative energy density of diesel, methanol, hydrogen and batteries for marine power. Elliott Bay Design Group.

Diesel efficiency and alternative fuel insight

Paul Molyneaux

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) charged a man with illegal harvesting in the North Sound. Photo by WDFW

Illegal harvest strikes Washington Dungeness crab fishery

NF Staff

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 Clancy

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 Clancy

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