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April 20, 2026

Louisiana captain cited for undersized mackerel, illegal gear in Gulf

Matthew Oliver and two of his children. Photo courtesy of Melanie Parent
April 27, 2026

Missing New Jersey oysterman found in Delaware Bay

Doug Bowen, founder, and Maddie Lightsey, president of Alaska Boats & Permits in Homer, are participants in ComFish Alaska 2026 in Kodiak. Photo by Margaret Bauman
April 20, 2026

Optimism rising for Alaska fishing boat and permit sales

Officials seized over 50,000 dried shark fins, weighing more than 1,6000 pounds and valued at over $1 million. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
April 21, 2026

50,000 shark fins seized in Anchorage-linked trafficking case

European Union rules raise red flags for Alaska seafood exports. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
April 20, 2026

New EU CATCH rules could snarl Alaska seafood trade

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The 52-foot-high door in the Belliveau repair shop enables the yard to haul in vessels without having to take down any superstructure, which might turn a quick repair into a lengthier project. Photo courtesy Troy Channing

Paul Molyneaux

April 30, 2026

Strong and seaworthy boats are the pride of Belliveau Shipyard

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A new bipartisan bill in Congress aims to level the playing field for the Gulf Coast states by expanding offshore boundaries for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Photo courtesy of Florida Sea Grant

NF Staff

April 30, 2026

Gulf states push for offshore parity with 9-mile boundary bill

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Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has secured more than $10.7 million in federal funding to support international marketing efforts for Alaska seafood. Photo courtesy of ASMI

NF Staff

April 30, 2026

ASMI secures $10.7M in federal funds to boost global seafood marketing

A new bipartisan bill in Congress aims to level the playing field for the Gulf Coast states by expanding offshore boundaries for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Photo courtesy of Florida Sea Grant

Gulf states push for offshore parity with 9-mile boundary bill

April 30, 2026

NF Staff

Commercial fishing groups see renewed Congressional momentum as the House advances a Farm Bill with key seafood provisions– a move advocates say aligns with broader efforts to pass the FISH Act. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

House advances seafood provisions in Farm Bill

April 30, 2026

NF Staff

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has secured more than $10.7 million in federal funding to support international marketing efforts for Alaska seafood. Photo courtesy of ASMI

ASMI secures $10.7M in federal funds to boost global seafood marketing

April 30, 2026

NF Staff

Salmon harvest prediction of 125.5 million salmon is down 36 percent from 197.4 million a year ago; forecasts on retail prices still remain a wild card. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Retail prices for 2026 Alaska salmon are still a wild card

April 30, 2026

Margaret Bauman

The 52-foot-high door in the Belliveau repair shop enables the yard to haul in vessels without having to take down any superstructure, which might turn a quick repair into a lengthier project. Photo courtesy Troy Channing

Strong and seaworthy boats are the pride of Belliveau Shipyard

April 30, 2026

Paul Molyneaux

Developers of the planned Bluepoint Wind project in the New York Bight agreed to give up their offshore lease (dark green, OCS-A-0537) for a $765 million refund of lease fees, to be reinvested in Gulf of Mexico oil and gas. BOEM image.

Two more offshore wind developers accept US buyouts

April 29, 2026

Kirk Moore

Massachusetts Striped Bass Association is pushing back against a House budget proposal that would redirect fishing and hunting license funds into the state’s general budget. Photo courtesy of Mass. Striped Bass Association

Mass. recreational fishing group slams license fund shift

April 29, 2026

NF Staff

A North Atlantic right whale mother with her calf in Cape Cod Bay on April 9, 2026. New England Aquarium, photo/NOAA permit #25739-01.

Right whale births reported highest since 2009

April 29, 2026

NF Staff

The former Wildcat Lobster Pound was gifted to the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association by Barbara Wagner in memory of her late husband, John Wagner. Photo courtesy of MCFA

Maine Coast returns to its roots with St. George property

April 28, 2026

Carli Stewart

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Turning the former tuna boat Anela into a salmon tender turned out to be a much bigger undertaking than Kris Mullan expected. But for Mullan, who saw the boat launched in Tacoma in 1971, it’s been a labor of love. Angel Marine photo.

Boat of the Month: Anela

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F/V Faith Crew Ready to Shrimp

Handstand on the Deck of F/V Defiant

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