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Catching salmon on Alaska’s Copper River is an unpredictable business, so Cordova-based 60 North added halibut and blackcod to its processing line. 60 North/Sena Sea photos
The Road to 60 North
Getting in and out of Dutch Harbor was never easy, but an October accident plus COVID-19 led to a RavnAir shutdown and bankruptcy filing. Bri Dwyer photo.
Ups and downs: Alaska’s remote fishing hubs grapple with ferry and flight shutdowns
Suits & settlements: How Exxon and the court system failed Alaska fishermen
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The Massachusetts Restricted Area Wedge rule would have extended seasonal closures in winter and spring to protect North Atlantic right whales during lobster and Jonah crab fishing. NMFS graphic.
March 18, 2024
Federal court overturns lobster ‘wedge’ closure
One of the ASMFC boards will vote on a new quota system for elvers in the state of Maine on May 1. Photo courtesy of Joyce Godsey on Shutterstock.
March 18, 2024
Potential elver quota changes, lottery winners announced
Newly approved Virginia state legislation is designed to protect commercial fisherman from harassment. The bill was prompted by a Sept. 23, 2023 incident when a jet skier rode inside a menhaden purse net set off Hampton, Va. in protest of the fishery. La
March 17, 2024
Virginia lawmakers move to protect commercial fishermen from harassment at sea
March 15, 2024
LA. Wildlife and Fisheries will offer commercial fishing licenses at field offices
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