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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

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

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

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

Photo courtesy of West Coast Groundfish
October 15, 2026

Groundfish rule brings gear marking changes for 335 vessels

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With four young children between them, Claire and Emma are spending less time on deck these days while raising the next generation of commercial fishermen. Photo courtesy of Laurel Johnson

Carli Clancy

October 28, 2026

Trading deck time for a new chapter ashore: Salmon Sisters

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Alaska pollock captains will share their experiences fishing the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska during a live Q&A hosted by the Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance on Nov. 2. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance Facebook page

NF Staff

October 28, 2026

Alaska pollock captains open the wheelhouse for live Q&A

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A $200,000 grant will support training and research to expand commercial bay scallop aquaculture along the East Coast. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

NF Staff

October 28, 2026

Grant aims to grow East Coast bay scallop aquaculture

The Ocean Angel VI squid fishing vessel crashed into Santa Cruz Island on Dec. 15, 2022, causing more than 1,000 gallons of fuel to spill into the ocean. Photo courtesy of Santa Barbara County Fire Department

Fishing company pays $100,000 after vessel grounding, oil spill

October 28, 2026

NF Staff

Alaska pollock captains will share their experiences fishing the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska during a live Q&A hosted by the Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance on Nov. 2. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance Facebook page

Alaska pollock captains open the wheelhouse for live Q&A

October 28, 2026

NF Staff

A $200,000 grant will support training and research to expand commercial bay scallop aquaculture along the East Coast. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Grant aims to grow East Coast bay scallop aquaculture

October 28, 2026

NF Staff

With four young children between them, Claire and Emma are spending less time on deck these days while raising the next generation of commercial fishermen. Photo courtesy of Laurel Johnson

Trading deck time for a new chapter ashore: Salmon Sisters

October 28, 2026

Carli Clancy

The autonomous SeaTrac research vessel was deployed to monitor a harmful algal bloom in the Gulf of Maine before losing communications with researchers on Oct. 12. Photo courtesy of NERACOOS

Research vessel goes adrift while monitoring Gulf of Maine algal bloom

October 27, 2026

NF Staff

Sen. Sullivan and Rep. Peltola are putting fisheries issues at the center of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Fishing takes center stage in Alaska Senate race

October 27, 2026

Carli Clancy

Fishing groups urge commercial fishermen to document 2026 fuel costs and prepare now as USDA finalizes details for its $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief program. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

USDA fuel relief is coming: What fishermen can do now

October 27, 2026

Carli Clancy

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PME exhibitor preview: Imtra

October 27, 2026

NF Staff

One project will benefit Harbor Bait in Boothbay Harbor, which will receive $193,406.80 to upgrade bait-salting and ice-making equipment at the Boothbay Harbor Fish Pier. Photo courtesy of Harbor Bait

$1 million for Maine working waterfront projects

October 26, 2026

Carli Clancy

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Adorned with birds and an awning to help keep the heat off shrimp she brings aboard, the Miss Caylee plies the waters of Mobil Bay in Alabama, as she has for 85 years. David Bryan photo.

Boat of the Month: Miss Caylee

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F/V Faith Crew Ready to Shrimp

Handstand on the Deck of F/V Defiant

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