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The New England Fishery Management Council elected chair Eric Reid, left, and vice chair Rick Bellavance, returning the two Rhode Islanders for the third year in a row. NEFMC photo.

New England council elects chair, seats new member Jackie Odell

Happy National Lobster Day graphic — Graphic by the MLMC for National Lobster Day

Maine celebrates National Lobster Day

Navigating the Waves of Industry Leadership: The Legacy of National Fisherman Highliners

The National Marine Fisheries Service is taking public comments on its plan to expand the Massachusetts Restricted Area to include the previously exempted 'wedge' between state and federal waters. NMFS graphic.

NMFS plans to end ‘Massachusetts Wedge’ exemption for trap gear

Podcast: Galley Stories EP 79 Captain Garrett Olsen F/V Absolute

Fisherman Nathan Perez of Newport Beach, Calif., fishes for swordfish with deep-set buoy gear and harpoon on his 47-foot boat Great Bear II. Nathan Perez photo.

First permits issuing for California deep-set swordfish captains

2023 National Fisherman Highliner, Matt Alward in the window of his fishing vessel.

2023 Highliners at a glance: Matt Alward

The fishing vessel Pacific Producer tied up in the Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Wash., on Sept. 13, 2023. Coast Guard crews from Sector Puget Sound assisted in the removal of fuel, oil, and hazardous materials from the vessel. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard completes cleanup of troubled processor vessel

North Atlantic Right Whale jumping out of the water. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

NOAA announces plan for IRA funding for North Atlantic right whales

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council started a process to allow on-demand or 'ropeless' gear in the black sea bass trap fishery from North Carolina to Florida. Photo by Bryan Fluech, UGA Marine Extension/Georgia Sea Grant.

South Atlantic council opens door to ‘ropeless’ fish trap gear