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Senate Bill 93 passed the Alaska House 39-1 and will increase the limits on payouts from the Alaska Fisherman’s Fund for commercial fishing illnesses and injuries. Photo courtesy of Jim Paulin

Legislature passed to expand benefits for fishing medical claims

Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE) and Seaworthy announce the launch of In Hot Water - a climate and seafood podcast.

The launch of In Hot Water, a climate and seafood podcast

The late Wayne Werner, a well known snapper fisherman and board member of the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders Alliance, is being honored with a new scholarship fund in his memory. Reef Fish Shareholders Alliance photo.

Scholarship fund honors Gulf of Mexico fisherman Wayne Werner

March 23 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Homer Winter Kings Tournament. You must have a valid 2024 ADFG fishing license and King Salmon Stamp. Photo courtesy of Grace Simoneau on Unsplash

30th Anniversary of Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament

The Endeavor is a 55-foot vessel holding 40 passengers for fishing charters. The owner/operator, Leage, was convicted of inaccurately reporting crew and exceeding legal catch limits. Photo courtesy of Morro Bay Landing

Fishing charter boat owner fined for exceeding legal fish limits

Coast Guard Station to host commercial fishing vessel safety event

The last of 12 turbines in the South Fork Wind project 35 miles east of Montauk, N.Y., were completed March 14. Ørsted video image.

Despite fierce opposition, South Fork Wind completes turbines

The Pacific Fishery Management Council approved alternatives for the ocean salmon seasons on Monday. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries.

California ocean salmon season options revealed by council

A New Horizon National Fisherman goes digital

Trident Seafoods' seasonal salmon processing plant at False Pass if among Alaska operations the company says it will close. Trident Seafoods photo.

Trident Seafoods readies sale of three Alaska plants