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The Lily Jean was a 72-foot groundfish vessel out of Gloucester, Mass. Photo courtesy of the Lily Jean Facebook page.

January 31, 2026

One dead, six missing as search ends for crew of fishing vessel Lily Jean

Shrimp boats are tied up in Bayou La Batre , Ala. Doug Stewart photo.

February 2, 2026

Louisiana shrimpers reject CCA menhaden messaging

Fishing memorial statue in Gloucester, MA. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

February 2, 2026

Coast Guard launches formal investigation into sinking of F/V Lily Jean

LDWF enforcement agents cited two individuals for alleged commercial fishing violations on Jan. 5 in St. Charles Parish. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

February 5, 2026

LDWF cites two for alleged unlicensed catfish sales in St. Charles Parish

Three bills introduced in the Virginia Legislature attack the state's menhaden reduction fishery. Photo by Larry Chowning

February 3, 2026

Three bills introduced to control Virginia menhaden fishery

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