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In spring 2023 Blue Harvest Fisheries of New Bedford, Mass., said it planned to build two new groundfish vessels, similar to its 90-foot flagship Nobska built in 2019. Blue Harvest photo.

Blue Harvest filing leaves New Bedford holding the bag

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Photo by David Trinks on Unsplash

Spills, bilge leaks plaguing New Bedford Harbor

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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.

NMFS plans to end ‘Massachusetts Wedge’ exemption for trap gear

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Photo of a steamed lobster on a paper plate. — Photo by Daniel Norris on Unsplash

Lobster apprenticeship program aims to diversify waterfront

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A proposed 770,000 square mil marine sanctuary would incorporate the existing Remote Island Marine National Monument and “currently unprotected submerged lands and waters,” according to the Biden administration. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service graphic.

Pacific islands sanctuary debated at House hearing

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Large lobster off from the Gulf of Maine held by Mike Packard of the F/V J&J. Photo Courtesty of Mike Packard

Lobster fishermen facing hypoxia in Gulf of Maine waters

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A boat sunk in the ocean, still tied up to a float. Courtesy of Determination Marine

Hurricane Lee fades, but has fishermen restless regarding their gear

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Rogue wave rolls lobster boat; captain, crewman survive

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

NOAA announces plan for IRA funding for North Atlantic right whales

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Governors warn Biden offshore wind projects ‘increasingly at risk of failing’

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Unraveling the mystery of ‘market price’ seafood

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