National Fisherman

Gulf & South Atlantic

Photo by Aya Salman on Unsplash

Bill would ban imported seafood in La. schools

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Some species of fish in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic may be more vulnerable or resilient to climate change than others. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Species most vulnerable to climate change

Carli Stewart

Inaugural Blessing of the Fleet on April 27th. Photo courtesy of Gay Fish Company

S.C. dock to host its first blessing of the fleet

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Rookie La. lawmaker's import fee bill curries bipartisan support

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The Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024 seeks to prevent U.S. taxpayer funds from supporting shrimp-related activities in foreign countries through international financial institutions. Shutterstock image.

Save Our Shrimpers Act introduced to safeguard US shrimping industry

Ben Hayden

Four Mexican fishermen were caught with 400 pounds of illegally harvested red snapper in a 45-foot lancha, 15 miles off from South Padre Island. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard photo, Station South Padre Island

Coast Guard seizes 400 pounds of red snapper off from Texas

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Darien’s 56th Annual Blessing of the Fleet. Photo courtesy of Anchored Shrimp Company

Ga. blessing of the fleet ends with boat parade

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Photo by Daniel Klein on Unsplash

Shrimp season brings uncertainty, possibilities, and hope

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N.C. museum debuts commercial fishing exhibit

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Photo courtesy of Darien Mcintosh Chamber of Commerce

Blessing of the fleet a joyous time for Ga. shrimpers

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Eighty rules were readopted in N.C., most about processing procedures and shellfish sanitation. Photo by ABB Photo on Shutterstock

Readoption of eighty N.C. marine fisheries rules now in effect

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