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Fisheries and Oceans Canada photo.

July 23, 2026

Fishery officers seize 18,000 pounds of Halibut off Nova Scotia

F/V Jerry G delivering a deck load of sockeye in Bristol Bay 2023. Photo courtesy of Chad Studebaker / NF Crew Shots

July 22, 2026

Bristol Bay sockeye run surpasses forecast as harvest nears 29.3M

Fishing is more than an occupation. For many fishermen, it is a lifelong identity that doesn't end at retirement. Photo courtesy of James Kirkikis / SS

July 27, 2026

When fishing is who you are

The 35-foot Nora J sustained significant damage in a July 21 collision with the 62-foot Tabitha about 22 miles off Grays Harbor, Wash. A crew from Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor picked up three crew before the boat sank. Coast Guard photo.

July 23, 2026

Coast Guard says two boats collide off Washington; no injuries reported

A salvage team approaches the grounded fishing vessel Arctic Sea on June 20, 2026. Resolve Marine photo.

July 27, 2026

Wreck removal set for grounded Pribilofs crabber Arctic Sea

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