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A new reporter on the fisheries beat, Will Sennott of the New Bedford Light, and ProPublica, wrote an investigative report on foreign ownership of American fisheries rights. Tony Luong photo.

Foreigners Back in U.S. Waters

Paul Molyneaux

The Gloucester, Mass., based dragger Grace Marie took on water and sank on the night of July 8, 2022 about 80 miles offshore. The seven crew members were rescued by the fishing vessel Dawn T and returned to port. City of Gloucester photo.

Seven Gloucester crew rescued 80 miles offshore

NF Staff

The trawler Virginia Marise from Point Judith, R.I., near the Block Island Wind Farm. Deepwater Wind photo.

Fishing advocates seek new funding for offshore wind studies

Kirk Moore

The 2020 Fisheries of the United States report shows an industry worth $4.8 billion - even with a 10 to 15 percent decline from covid-19. Doug Stewart photo.

NOAA says status report shows U.S. fisheries 'on track' with rebuilding

Kirk Moore

The Nobska on fire before the crew was rescued, as recorded by a Coast Guard HC-144 aircraft. Coast Guard image.

NTSB: Hydraulic leak triggered fire on Georges Bank trawler

Kirk Moore

Lou Goodreau, center, flanked by New England Fishery Management Council Executive Director Tom Nies, left, and council chair Eric Reid. NEFMC photo.

Longtime New England council economist honored

Kirk Moore

State of Maine's BOEM application map. State of Maine image.

Gulf of Maine wind task force to meet May 19

NF Staff

NMFS is stepping up fishery observers' coverage in the Northeast – and promising to ensure their safety. NMFS photo.

NMFS pushing observer safety as it steps up Northeast coverage

NF Staff

This Russian trawler coming out of the Tersan yard in 2019 is powered by an 11,000-hp MAN V-14 diesel and turn a 14-foot-diameter propeller. Tersan Shipyard photo.

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, new sanctions affect global seafood markets

Cliff White

After five seasons of extensive and costly restoration that improved performance and safety, the Alaska Spirit heads north in January 2022, ready to bring in a return on the O’Hara Corp.’s investment. O’Hara Corp. photo

Feeling the Alaska Spirit

Paul Molyneaux

Keith Singleton of Alaskan Leader (middle) accepts the Bristol Bay Choice Award from Lilani Dunn and Michael "MJ" Jackson of the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association.

Seaweed, salmon and sablefish win big in Alaska seafood competition

Jessica Hathaway