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Once-canceled wind farms off N.Y. are contracted anew

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TJ Ott of F/V Hot Tuna is last season's returning captain and is in the hot seat heading into Season 13 of Wicked Tuna. Photo courtesy of National Geographic & Pilgrim Media Group.

The 13th season of 'Wicked Tuna' makes its debut this Sunday

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The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission passed Addendum 27, which has sent shockwaves through the commercial lobster industry in the U.S. and Canada. Photo by sursad on Shutterstock.

Lobster community address increase to lobster size limits

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Good Samaritans, USCG come to aid of fishing vessel off N.J.

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Maine salmon farms owned by a foreign company have drawn criticism from adjacent communities. The Maine Municipal Association is opposing legislation that would limit public participation in the aquaculture leasing process. Paul Molyneaux photo.

In Maine, aquaculture-friendly legislation meets opposition

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A new project backed by Northeast seafood processors is working with fisheries experts and other groups to map endangered right whale migrations and lobster fishing effort to help reduce gear entanglement dangers. Fishery Impact Fund photo.

Maine lobstermen struggling amid battle to save whales

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Scallops on deck — Scallops on deck. NOAA photo.

Scallopers' group pans U.S. assessment of wind farm impacts

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No heat from rising sun aboard Maine scalloper

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Poll: Support for wind turbines off N.J. taking a dive

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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 want answers on sale of fish company's assets

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Governor Mill chooses an offshore wind port for the state of Maine against the wishes of locals, written documentation, and fishermen. GWEC photo.

Maine Shaken by High-Stakes Offshore Wind Port Choice

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