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The mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis), an invasive shellfish species native to East Asia, has been spotted in the Long Island Sound, the Hudson River and the Nissequogue River. Photo by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

'Furry'-clawed mitten crab invading N.Y. estuaries

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Alliance aims to reel in young fishermen

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The Portland Fish Exchange and the Portland Fish Pier Authority will merge into one entity, keeping the name Portland Fish Pier Authority. Photo by the Portland Fish Exchange

Fish Exchange and Fish Pier Authority merger approved

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Gulf of Maine fishermen fear upcoming wind farm lease auction

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Coast Guard rescue swimmers train off the coast of Atlantic City, N.J. Coast Guard photo.

Mayday: How a death at sea transformed a fleet

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The Lynn Marie, hitting 27 mph, beat Hook & Ladder at the Long Island races Aug. 21, 2021. Jon Johansen photo.

Mainers revving up for lobster boat races

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Maine's 'Lobster Lady' turns 104 years young!

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Stewart Workman, SW Boatworks owner, finally has a boat built at his boatyard — not someone else’s boatyard. It’s the Alice Francis, a Calvin 36 lobster boat with a 450-hp Cummins QSL9. Workman says it’s outfitted as “just a basic lobster boat.” SW Boatwo

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A boatbuilder finally gets his own; Maine Lobster Boat racing lineup

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A dead humpback whale found entangled in fishing gear off Cape Elizabeth. Maine, was towed into Portland harbor and hoisted out at Portland Yacht Services for a necropsy and disposal. Photo by Portland harbormaster Kevin Battle.

Dead humpback whale pulled from Portland harbor

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A recent assessment of Atlantic cod stocks in the Gulf of St. Lawrence does not show an optimistic future for the species. Photo by Ricardo Resende on Unsplash

The fate of Atlantic cod stocks from optimism to concern

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The aftermath of the April collapse of a dock owned by Eastern Fisheries. Will Sennott / The New Bedford Light photo.

New Bedford waterfront grapples with ongoing challenges after second dock collapse