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The overall consensus from 2024 ComFish was that the entire commercial fishing industry in Alaska is in trouble. Photo by Marnie Leist on Unsplash

Commissioner's Insights on Alaska's fishing industry

Carli Stewart

The rugged reality of commercial fishing: Highliner Apparel

Carli Stewart

The crew of the F/V Devotion handling a lightweight CodCoil pot with live blackcod. Ryan Johnson photo

Alaska fishing organizations set dates for Fishermen's Expo

NF Staff

The Lamb Chops are LaDonna's Tiny Alaskan Oven cookbook.

Recipes for the boat: Lamb Chops with Blueberry Rosemary Sauce

LaDonna Rose Gundersen

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

NF Staff

Blake Herman stands in the pulpit of the Sharon G., bearing down on a swordfish off the coast of California. Access to MPAs in the Channel Islands will afford Herman more options when weather and other factors limit where he can fish. Photo by Blake Herman

Petition to open California MPAs for swordfishing

Paul Molyneaux

Truth North Seafood, a subsidiary of Cooke, announced the sudden decision to close its doors. Photo courtesy of Google Maps.

True North Seafood announces closure of New Bedford plant

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Podcast: Galley Stories EP 86 Captain Jason Miller

Doug Stewart

Nicole Fel'Dotto has grown up on the ocean her entire life. Inspired by the sea every day, you can follow her journey through social media. Photo courtesy of NF

Don't be a lady, be a legend, a commercial fishing journey

Carli Stewart

Captain John Nolan is holding his newborn daughter, Cooper, after coming in from a 10-day long line trip targeting golden tilefish out of Montauk, NY, while deckhands Andrew and Robert hold up some golden beauties. Photo submitted by Robert Aaronson.

Crew Shots: Exploring Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Fisheries

Carli Stewart

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

NF Staff