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Homarus americanus. Doug Stewart photo.

What fishermen want: Process not politics

Jessica Hathaway

Jeff French and crew load Dungeness pots in better days out of Morro Bay, Calif. Lori French photo

On the Homefront: Pay it forward

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The Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit gathered in January 2020 at the Alaska State Capitol building in Juneau. Dawn Montano photo

Northern Lights Q&A: Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit

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Capt. Joe Patti Marine Pensacola, FL 2020 — Patti Marine's long-running shrimp boat Capt. Joe is docked at the family's seafood market after a complete overhaul. Patti Marine photo

Editor's Log: Digital draft

Jessica Hathaway

Lima Flag Bristol Bay Katherine Carscallen Gary Hill — The Lima Flag signifies a boat under quarantine and will be required on fishing vessels in Alaska during mandatory quarantines in 2020. Photo illustration by Jessica Hathaway, courtesy of Katherine Carscallen

Why quarantine? Lessons learned from the F/V American Dynasty

Jessica Hathaway

Boats tied up at Fishermen's Terminal, Seattle. Doug Stewart photo.

What does American Seafood really mean?

Jessica Hathaway

Halibut longline survey southeast Alaska 2004 NOAA — NOAA photo

'This is not business as usual': UFA writes letter to the fleet

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Marty Scanlon's 43-foot longliner Provider II leaves the dock in New York.

Letter: Observer waiver expires, increasing risk to longline fleet

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Adam Sewall and Eleza Jaeger brought their kids onboard so they could keep fishing.

Plotting a Course: The Pandemic Pivot

Jessica Hathaway

Northern Lights: Deemed essential

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Ivy Jean Buoy — Deckhands Denver Ansley (right) and Steve Mattson set a trawl on the Maine lobster, tuna and scallop boat Ivy Jean. Paul Molyneaux photo

Stimulus update: Cashed out

Jessica Hathaway