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This C-Hawk 24 works in Virginia oyster and crab fisheries and is rigged to work on the state’s public oyster grounds using a required 22”-wide dredge. Larry Chowning photo.

Fiberglass boats revolutionize Chesapeake Bay's oyster fleet

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Larry Chowning

In 1982, Arctic Alaska accounted for 34 percent of all bottomfish processed by U.S. companies in the North Pacific. Photo by Buls

Fixing the fishing industry's image

Carli Stewart

Uncertainty within many fisheries following three hurricanes that devasted parts of Florida. Photo by Christy Berry

Hurricane aftermath and sustaining Florida's fisheries

Carli Stewart

Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance shares a release as "A" season for pollock kicks off in the state. Photo by NOAA Fisheries

"A" season begins: Alaska pollock fuels economy

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The experimental shrimp season in Maine is set to begin in February, with seven fishermen from up and down the coast participating. Photo courtesy of Maine Coast Fishermen's Association

Maine fishermen chosen for experimental shrimp season

Carli Stewart

Members of the fishing industry itself will lead a Transition to a Low Carbon Fishing Fleet. Photo by Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign/ Shutterstock

Guiding the shift to low-carbon fishing

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The many restaurants and markets that buy seafood are among the homes and lives being lost. But fishermen focus is more on their neighbors right now, and they are sending food and money south. Photo by Ava Schulenberg

Southern California fishermen face wildfire fallout

Paul Molyneaux

Nova Scotia lobster boats heading toward shore. Photo by Atlantic Coast Images

Canadian shellfish industry faces challenges

Carli Stewart

Photo by Steelhead Food Company

Great Lakes companies unite to maximize fish utilization

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U.S. Coast Guard responded to a mayday call on Friday from the sinking F/V Miss Sandy. Photo by U.S. Coast Guard

Crew rescued in sinking off Gloucester Harbor

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The search continues for the missing father and son crew and F/V Sudden Impact. Photo by U.S. Coast Guard

Search for missing South Addison, Maine fishermen continues

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