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Fisherman Nathan Perez of Newport Beach, Calif., fishes for swordfish with deep-set buoy gear and harpoon on his 47-foot boat Great Bear II. Nathan Perez photo.

First permits issuing for California deep-set swordfish captains

2023 National Fisherman Highliner, Matt Alward in the window of his fishing vessel.

2023 Highliners at a glance: Matt Alward

The fishing vessel Pacific Producer tied up in the Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Wash., on Sept. 13, 2023. Coast Guard crews from Sector Puget Sound assisted in the removal of fuel, oil, and hazardous materials from the vessel. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard completes cleanup of troubled processor vessel

North Atlantic Right Whale jumping out of the water. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

NOAA announces plan for IRA funding for North Atlantic right whales

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council started a process to allow on-demand or 'ropeless' gear in the black sea bass trap fishery from North Carolina to Florida. Photo by Bryan Fluech, UGA Marine Extension/Georgia Sea Grant.

South Atlantic council opens door to ‘ropeless’ fish trap gear

Hurricane Lee as of Wednesday 9/13/23. Photo Courtesy of NOAA/NESDIS/STAR.

Hurricane Lee's forecasted impact: major effects expected in Maine

Eugene Peltola with his wife, Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola, during her 2022 oath of office in Washington, D.C. Congressional office of Mary Peltola photo.

Husband of Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola dies in plane crash

What are the Top 3 Conference Sessions at Pacific Marine Expo 2023?

2023 Highliner, Jimmy Hull. Commercial fisherman, captain, and small business owner in Florida.

2023 Highliners at a glance: Jimmy Hull