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A fisherman opens a fish box as a boat crew from the Coast Guard cutter Jacob Poroo checks a Mexican lancha 26 miles off Texas Feb. 6, 2024. Coast Guard crews interdicted six lanchas and seized 1,300 pounds of red snapper and shark. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard interdicts 26 Mexican fishermen off Texas

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Thyborøn doors have a reputation for giving more spread than some larger doors, reducing resistance and conserving fuel. Thyborøn photo.

Seeing is believing

Paul Molyneaux

Horseshoe crabs come ashore by the thousands to breed in spring at Mispillion Harbor, Del., and other Delaware Bay beaches. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Gregory Breese photo.

Endangered species listing sought for horseshoe crabs

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Atlantic scallop landed on deck. Ben Hayden photo.

More scallop landings for 2024; more frequent VMS reporting

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F/V Carrabassett caught fire due to a welding accident while decommissioning the vessel—photo courtesy of the Fairhaven Fire Department.

Welding mishap sparks fishing boat fire at Fairhaven dock

Chris Chase

Dr. Molly Lutcavage, a tuna researcher who splits her time between Lawa’i, HI, and Gloucester, MA, collaborated with Captain Marciano on two Yellowfin tuna projects. Photo courtesy of PFTV.

A Joining of Seas: 'Wicked Tuna' star meets Kaua'i fishermen

Carli Stewart

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is developing a 'programmatic environmental impact statement' covering six offshore wind lease areas in the New York Bight. BOEM graphic.

Farther offshore, next New York Bight wind leases still draw opponents

Kirk Moore

The Working Waterfront Access Protection Program (WWAPP) funds given to winning proposals can be used to purchase property dedicated only to commercial fisheries or aquaculture use. Photo by WoodysPhotos on Shutterstock.

Maine Grants $2.1 Million for preserving the working waterfront

Carli Stewart

The crew threw the salmon in the air as I captured the photo - end of June season, unbelievable Salmon run! Loaded every day. F/V Dynasty 42’, Purse Seining Area M, Sand Point, Alaska. From left to right: Jd Dockstader, Damien Karlsen, Dustin Stroud, & Ca

Crew Shots: A look at Alaska and West Coast salmon and crab

Carli Stewart

Nantucket Island lighthouse landmark Brant Point Light guides a commercial bluefin tuna boat into the harbor. Allan Wood photo.

NOAA designates fish habitat around New England wind power leases

Kirk Moore

2023 National Fisherman Highliners at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, WA. Curt Brown, Maggie Raymond, Matt Alward, Jimmy Hull, and MJ Jackson. Photo by Britton Spark @couchchronicles

2024 National Fisherman Highliner submissions now open

NF Staff