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The trawler Virginia Marise from Point Judith, R.I., near the Block Island Wind Farm. Deepwater Wind photo.

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Advisory Board resigns en masse

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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.

Report: Blue Harvest Fisheries shutting down all New Bedford operations

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Offshore wind Farm- Anholt. Photo courtesy of Orsted

Report: Orsted may bail on wind projects off Northeast

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Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin roughing up the waters along the East Coast of the United States. Satellite image by NOAA

Life-threatening currents all along the East Coast

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Sunrise over offshore wind. — Photo by Carl Raw on Unsplash

Objections muted as R.I. council OKs Sunrise Wind project

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Menhaden. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Pungent pogies causing stir along Maine waterfront

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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/5b7687539468922d64057f029b72bbe8.png — 18-year-old Tylar Michaud. Sumner Memorial School graduate and Maine lobsterman. Photo courtesy of the Michaud family.

Maine lobsterman finds body that has been confirmed to be 18-year-old, Tylar Michaud

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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/a7800cd8b5c4509b32fcd40fb41262d0.jpg — Courtesy of Exploring by the Seat

Sanctuary strives to keep fishermen from tangling with wrecks

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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/d1b6d98b26905bf3e8b2b950f13421b7.jpg — Herring fish- Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

U.S. district court in Maine to host trial over alleged herring violations

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At Portland, Class K and Class L were combined in one race with Maria’s Nightmare II leading LaBella Vita. Maria’s Nightmare II won at had 58.4 mph and LaBella Vitae was 49 mph. Jon Johansen photo.

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Lobster boat races wrap up at Long Island, Portland

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Music, Masts & Lobster Traps is a nonprofit event created by Jesse Roche, a Maine commercial fisherman, in support of the Save Maine Lobstermen campaign.

Help celebrate and share Maine's lobstering heritage

Carli Stewart