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Alaska lawmakers have approved a task force to consider responses to the decline of state industry. Photo by Peter Leahy on Shutterstock

Alaska forms task force to tackle troubled seafood industry

Carli Stewart

Maine congressmen and fishing groups are urging the ASMFC to delay the proposed increase to the minimum allowable catch size for Maine lobstermen. Photo by WoodysPhotos on Shutterstock

Maine lobster gauge increase brings economic worries

Carli Stewart

Is selling direct indeed a financial solution for fishermen, or does it entail more hassle than it’s worth? Photo by Britton Spark (Instagram @couchchronicles)

Is Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Marketing the Right Fit for Your Fishing Business?

Bri Dwyer and Emily De Sousa

Mini Salmon Burgers BLT, a recipe for on and off the water. Courtesy of LaDonna Gundersen.

Recipes for the boat: Mini Salmon Burgers BLT

LaDonna Rose Gundersen

“The Mine,” a hallowed hook-off in the SW Afognak section of the Kodiak District, meant we’d have the first set of the salmon season. Photo by Henry Orth

From crew to captain, 21 years young pt. 2

Henry Orth

Crates of oysters sit on the dock of Blue Stream Shellfish in Fairhaven in January. Photo by Adam Goldstein / The New Bedford Light

Sewage related restrictions will hurt oyster growers

Guest Author

Whether it's empowering Alaska-based startups or collaborating with fishery-specific enterprises, AFDF's startup accelerator program fosters and supports local companies. Photo by CSNafzger on Shutterstock

AFDF's Startup Accelerator Program fosters entrepreneurial growth

Ben Hayden

A small group of fishermen is leading in this battle against balloon debris. NOAA has recognized their efforts and is now calling upon the public to join in. Photo by Brian Yurasits on Unsplash

Fishermen help to reel in marine debris

Carli Stewart

'Deadliest Catch' returns with a two-hour premiere on Tuesday, June 11 at 8 PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel. Photo courtesy of Discovery Channel

Deadliest Catch Returns in 2024: Red King Crab Reopens

NF Staff

Cody's upbringing was surrounded by fishing, highlighting the pivotal role of his grandfather Ralph Pratt (affectionately known as Bampy) in shaping the family's fishing tradition. Photo by Carli Stewart

The Pratt family's legacy ripples through the heart of the fishing community

Carli Stewart

A glimpse into the future: Florida's Commercial Fishing Industry Summit 2024

NF Staff