National Fisherman

Northeast

Critical policy, science, and enforcement staff gathered in Gloucester, MA, to inspect embedded gear in the deceased right whale #5120. Photo by U.S. Coast Guard District 1.

Maine fishing rope found in dead North Atlantic right whale

Carli Stewart

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

NF Staff

Atlantic scallop landed on deck. Ben Hayden photo.

More scallop landings for 2024; more frequent VMS reporting

NF Staff

Photo by Waldemar on Unsplash

BOEM, NOAA announce right whale, offshore wind plan

NF Aggregator

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

Photo by Maria Lin Kim on Unsplash

Maine waterfronts adrift after January storms

NF Aggregator

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

Super Bowl Sunday: Crab and Artichoke Dip

Doug Stewart

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

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

Photo by Clay LeConey on Unsplash

Emergency size limits on recreational stripers made permanent

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