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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/517b3dca30af3ccd065a461704bee087.png — Carli's father and brother, Craig and Cody Stewart at this past summers Save Maine Lobstermen event in support of the Maine Lobstermen's Association. Photo Courtesy of Carli Stewart

Fishing Family Point of View: regulations and policies across the coasts

Megan Waldrep & Carli Stewart

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/e3a515d4b3a58e7d0f129c337f75e196.jpg — Photo Courtesy of DuraBrite Lights Inc.

DuraBrite lights the way for fishermen from Alaska to Maine and beyond

Carli Stewart

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/a8860f38a613420edb72c6e1e4c0ff42.jpg — Lobster trap stacked on Merrill Wharf with a view of Union Wharf, Portland, Maine, across the way. Doug Stewart Photo

Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act: A lifeline for coastal fishing communities

Carli Stewart

The Bureau of Offshore Energy Management published a call for information April 25 on potentially leasing offshore wind development areas on 9.8 million acres in the Gulf of Maine. BOEM graphic.

Maine congressman’s bill to block wind power from Lobster Management Area 1

Kirk Moore

On-demand (ropeless) lobster pot gear on the deck of a commercial fishing vessel. NEFSC photo.

The Case for Ropeless

Nick Rahaim

At Rockland’s last race of the day, the Fastest Lobster Boat, La Bella Vita and Witching Hour are bow-to-bow. Maria’s Nightmare II (not shown) won the race at 49 mph. La Bella Vita took second at 41 mph and Witching Hour was third. Jon Johansen photo.

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Maine Lobster Boat Racing kicks off 2023 season

Michael Crowley

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/54195edd7c379c494f768f8f17863dde.png — Painting of Maine lobster boats sitting in harbor. Painting by RS.

Music, Masts, and Lobster Traps

Carli Stewart

Lobstermen haul traps off the coast of Maine. Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative photo.

Federal appeals court rules for Maine lobstermen on right whales

Chris Chase

https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/50f26a2298c5100f77307643c95dc83c.jpg — Photo by Enrique Hoyos: https://www.pexels.com/photo/hut-in-a-prospect-bay-nova-scotia-canada-11376633/

Ocean lifeline saves Nova Scotia lobster pound cut off by wildfires

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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/b973d57ce982e6458a345eef9743e86b.jpg — Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Time is of the essence in B.C. spot prawn fishery

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https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/www.nationalfisherman.com/images/c3dbeabe0936202c81f774dd3d72a158.jpg — Photo by Kendall Clements: https://www.pexels.com/photo/grayscale-photo-of-lighthouse-near-the-ocean-9991156/

Maine to U.S.: Minimize conflicts between lobstering, wind farms

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