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A dead 1-year-old female right whale was towed to Tybee Island, Ga., for necropsy that found blunt force trauma including fractures of the skull, consistent with a vessel strike. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission photo/NOAA permit 24359.

Right whale died in vessel strike off Georgia, NOAA says

NF Staff

The National Marine Fisheries Service is taking public comments on its plan to expand the Massachusetts Restricted Area to include the previously exempted 'wedge' between state and federal waters. NMFS graphic.

Massachusetts lobstermen sue over ‘wedge’ closure

Chris Chase

A Gulf of Mexico menhaden steamer and purse boats from the vantage point of a drone camera. NOAA photo.

Louisiana extends compromise menhaden fishing buffers

NF Staff

The State of Alaska is concerned about the proposed federal management of the Cook Inlet Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Photo by Wildnerdpix on Shutterstock

State reacts to proposed management of Cook Inlet EEZ

Carli Stewart

According to a press release from Peter Pan Seafood both the warehouse and nearby stock room were involved in the fire. Photo courtesy of Patrick James & KUCB- Unalaska

Peter Pan Seafood facility in Sand Point destroyed by fire

Carli Stewart

The 78-foot trawler Carrabassett was one of 12 vessels acquired by Blue Harvest Fisheries from the former Carlos Rafael fleet. Sold as Bregal Partners liquidated Blue Harvest assets, the Carrabassett was declared a total loss after a Feb. 8 fire.

Lawmakers demand accounting for shortchanged Blue Harvest fishermen, vendors

Kirk Moore

Critical policy, science, and enforcement staff gathered in Gloucester, MA, to inspect embedded gear in the deceased right whale #5120. Photo by U.S. Coast Guard District 1.

Maine fishing rope found in dead North Atlantic right whale

Carli Stewart

Gregory Point near Coos Bay, Ore., is one ocean overlook where future wind turbines could be visible. Oregon tribes say the 'viewshed' looking seaward is an important cultural resource for tribal members' connection to the ocean. BOEM image.

Oregon fishermen reject offshore wind changes; tribes see ‘green colonialism’

Kirk Moore

The Coast Guard stated they were concerned about the midweek storm burying the Aleutian Storm further into the sand. Photo courtesy of CDFW @calspillwatch

Crew of vessel run aground near Bodega Bay jumped to safety

Carli Stewart

NOAA Fisheries recommends funding projects that explore innovative strategies to reduce red snapper discards and increase fishing opportunities in the South Atlantic. Photo by Martina Sappe on Shutterstock.

NOAA Fisheries seeks solutions to reduce red snapper discards in the South Atlantic

NF Staff

Senator Murkowski (R-AK) introduced a working waterfronts bill to boost the coastal workforce, fisheries, and infrastructure. The bill will support coastal communities' economies, climate resiliency, and energy capabilities. Photo by Marnie Leist on Unspl

Alaska senator introduces new bill to strengthen coastal workforce, fisheries, and infrastructure

Carli Stewart