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Chinook salmon harvested in Alaska (1985–2021) as reported annually; total commercial harvest (main panel), commercial harvest for Alaska regions (lower panels), and sport and subsistence harvest. Alaska Salmon Research Task Force graphic.

Alaska Salmon Research Task Force issues progress report, seeks public input

National Fisherman — Fall 2023

The Coast Guard searched for the Carol Ann, a 31-foot fishing vessel, and its crew of three 80 miles offshore Brunswick, Ga., Oct. 20, 2023. Coast Guard photo.

Search continues for three fishermen 80 miles offshore

Podcast: Galley Stories EP 80 Captain David Hillstrand F/V Heida K

Promotional efforts by Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers are stressing the origins and sustainability of U.S. pollock. GAPP graphic.

Time to cut Russia out of pollock trade, say Alaska senators

Offshore wind. Photo by Nicholas Doherty on Unsplash

Cape May County, fishermen challenge approval of Ørsted wind project

Dockside Chat Preview: Money for fishing, engaging the next generation of commercial fishermen and more

Samantha Douglas and her two children, Brayden and Lexi. — The coastal community rallied around Samantha Douglas and her two children, Brayden and Lexi, through their loss of family in a fishing accident back in 2020 and through Samantha's battle with stage 3 cervical cancer. Photo courtesy of Nina Gibbs.

From fishing tragedy to fighting cancer

Jimmy Ruhle, captain of the Wanchese, N.C., fishing vessel Darana R and a 2004 National Fisherman Highliners, passed away Sept. 28, 2023. Twiford Funeral Homes photo.

North Carolina’s captain Jimmy Ruhle passes at age 75

The American Dynasty is a 272-foot factory trawler owned by American Seafoods Co., based in Seattle. American Seafoods photo

American Seafoods hit with nearly $1 million EPA penalty