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Groundfish vessel with a full deck of Gulf of Maine groundfish and a happy crew. Photo courtesy of C Fisheries
February 20, 2026

Gulf of Maine haddock quota stalled as boats near tying up

These Reedville, Va., menhaden steamers await the outcome of the ongoing debate of how much menhaden fishing will be allowed in 2026 on Virginia waters. Photo by Larry Chowning
February 26, 2026

Virginia will remain in ASMFC as bill to withdraw was continued to 2027

The Spicy Lady being towed after the fire. Photo by Spicy Lady captain via NTSB.
February 24, 2026

NTSB examined lithium batteries, electrical in Alaska boat fire

Oregon's commercial fishing industry generated $517 million in 2025. Photo courtesy of Bob Pool
February 25, 2026

Oregon commercial fishing hits $517M high in 2025

The remains of the Dora F in a Brunswick, Ga., bone yard. After owning the boat for 55 years, Johnny Bennett said goodbye to the vessel he had raised his children and grandson on. Walker Owens photo.
February 19, 2026

The life and times of the Dora F and the Dora F II

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H.R. 3692 has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, reauthorizing the Young Fishermen’s Development Program through FY 2031. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

NF Staff

March 4, 2026

Young Fishermen’s Development Act renewed

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Right whales on the surface between Hudson and Block Canyons 40 to 70 miles south of Long Island, N.Y., photographed by the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life aerial survey. New England Aquarium photo/NMFS permit # 25739.

NF Staff

March 4, 2026

NOAA may modify vessel speed limits for right whales

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Three Alaskan harvesters have been charged with intentionally sinking their respective fishing boats in Southeast Alaska. Shutterstock photo.

Margaret Bauman

March 4, 2026

Three Alaskans charged with intentionally sinking fishing boats

Right whales on the surface between Hudson and Block Canyons 40 to 70 miles south of Long Island, N.Y., photographed by the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life aerial survey. New England Aquarium photo/NMFS permit # 25739.

NOAA may modify vessel speed limits for right whales

March 4, 2026

NF Staff

Three Alaskan harvesters have been charged with intentionally sinking their respective fishing boats in Southeast Alaska. Shutterstock photo.

Three Alaskans charged with intentionally sinking fishing boats

March 4, 2026

Margaret Bauman

The crew of the USCG Cutter Mellon, formerly based in Seattle, is using Russ Trombley mallets to clear ice off their vessel’s bow. Photo courtesy of USCG

In winter, ice mallets can keep a vessel afloat

March 4, 2026

Paul Molyneaux

H.R. 3692 has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, reauthorizing the Young Fishermen’s Development Program through FY 2031. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Young Fishermen’s Development Act renewed

March 4, 2026

NF Staff

Proposed offshore wind energy areas off Oregon were set aside in fall 2024 amid opposition from skeptical state leaders, commercial fishing and community groups and Native tribes. BOEM graphic.

Oregon tries again on offshore wind planning

March 3, 2026

NF Staff

Design of the F/V Lily Jean with the prayer that lives on the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial Statue in Gloucester, MA. Design courtesy of C-Cals Maine

Lily Jean loss sparks formal investigation as fishing community rallies

March 3, 2026

Carli Stewart

Seattle Fire Department vessels. Photo courtesy of Ian Dewar Photography

Hazmat crews respond to ammonia leak on fishing vessel

March 3, 2026

NF Staff

Imtra thrusters. Photo courtesy of Imtra

Imtra Marine products in New Bedford

March 2, 2026

Paul Molyneaux

The trawler Dawn from Kodiak, Alaska dragging for pollock. Photo by Michael Nelson

Wild Alaska pollock producers look to expand markets in India

March 2, 2026

Margaret Bauman

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The remains of the Dora F in a Brunswick, Ga., bone yard. After owning the boat for 55 years, Johnny Bennett said goodbye to the vessel he had raised his children and grandson on. Walker Owens photo.

The life and times of the Dora F and the Dora F II

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F/V Faith Crew Ready to Shrimp

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