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Outer Banks fisherman and industry advocate Dewey Hemilright dies at 59. Photo courtesy of Kip Tabb / Coastal Review

October 15, 2026

Outer Banks fisherman and industry advocate dies at 59

Yelloweye rockfish will return to Oregon docks in 2027 after a 25-year closure, marking a milestone for fishermen in Port Orford and along the Oregon coast.

October 19, 2026

Oregon yelloweye rockfish fishery to reopen after 25-year closure

Commercial fishermen can access USDA’s new $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program to offset rising fuel costs.

October 22, 2026

$8 billion fuel relief program extends aid to commercial fishermen

More than 2 million invasive European green crabs were captured along Washington State shorelines in 2025-26, with the vast majority removed from Willapa Bay. Photo courtesy of WDFW

October 20, 2026

Washington green crab captures top 2 million as invasion surges

F/V Gulf Traveler grounded near Metinic Green Island off Midcoast Maine. Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard

October 14, 2026

Two rescued after vessel grounds off Maine Coast

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