National Fisherman

Yellowfin Tuna

Dr. Molly Lutcavage, a tuna researcher who splits her time between Lawa’i, HI, and Gloucester, MA, collaborated with Captain Marciano on two Yellowfin tuna projects. Photo courtesy of PFTV.

A Joining of Seas: 'Wicked Tuna' star meets Kaua'i fishermen

Carli Stewart

Photo by Sean Robertson on Unsplash

MSC certifies Atlantic Canada yellowfin, albacore tunas

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Swordfish on deck during long-lining operations. NOAA photo.

ICCAT declines calls for tuna, swordfish management change

Chris Chase

Wesmac Custom Boats launched the 50-foot tuna boat Sharpe Hooks last spring with a pair of 1150-hp Caterpillar C18 main engines that get her up to about 32 knots. Wesmac Custom Boats photo.

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Texas-bound tuna boat under construction in Maine

Michael Crowley

Photo by James Thornton on Unsplash

Study offers insight into yellowfin tuna migrations

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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

Kirk Moore

President Biden reversed the Trump administration executive order that would have permitted commercial fishing to continue in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monument. NOAA image.

Draft management plan for Northeast Canyons marine monument

Kirk Moore

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/02a829cea33d643ab58f72ef5d66e218.jpg — Photo by Jonathan Hogue on Unsplash

Study: Climate change could impose habitat loss on top species

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Jerry Sansom served as executive director of the Organized Fishermen of Florida for more than 40 years. Photo courtesy Jerry Sansom.

National Fisherman Highliner: Jerry Sansom

Kirk Moore

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/97cd8d0c6b5ddb7e806013c7f0b4cf2e.jpg — Yellowfin Tuna. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries and Jim Muir

Observer aboard tuna seiner says harassment is way of life

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Corals and octopus in the Hudson Canyon. NOAA photo.

NOAA announces advisors for proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary