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A pair of young fishermen aboard the scallop vessel F/V Freedom out of New Bedford choose the Showa 477 gloves for comfort and dexterity, but the fastest shuckers on the boat stick with Maritek and Hycron. Photo by Asher Molyneaux

Showa 477 gains popularity among scallopers

Paul Molyneaux

Photo by Jon Johansen

2025 Maine Lobster Boat Races are ready to rev up the coast

Carli Stewart

The Nissa Kay, above, will be delivered next month to Warren Alexander of Atlantic Shellfish Inc. to work in the mid-Atlantic scallop and bottom trawler fisheries. Jemison Marine and Shipbuilding photo.

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Third time's a charm with scallop/bottom trawler

Larry Chowning

Never worry about your safety gear again with REDDE. Photo courtesy of REDDE Marine Safety

REDDE Marine: Taking the stress out of fishing safety

Carli Stewart

NOAA Fisheries opens the public comment period for the proposed Atlantic scallop rule until April 17, 2025. Photo by Carli Stewart

Public comment opened for proposed Atlantic scallop rule

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Kristan Porter, on the left, and Craig Stewart, on the right. They both stepped down from their positions on the Maine Lobstermen's Association board. Photo by Carli Stewart

MLA honors board, rallies for the future at annual meeting

Carli Stewart

Herring. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Commercial river herring approved for ME

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DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher (left) presents the 2025 DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence to John and Judy Williams of Stonington. Photo courtesy of DMR

John and Judy Williams honored with DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence

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Young fishermen aboard the scallop vessel F/V Freedom out of New Bedford choose the Showa 477 gloves for comfort and dexterity, but the fastest shuckers on the boat stick with Maritek and Hycron. Asher Molyneaux photo.

For scallop gloves, it's all about comfort and speed

Paul Molyneaux

A GE Haliade-X Turbine Stands in the Vineyard Wind 1 Project Area South of Martha’s Vineyard. Eric Haynes photo/Vineyard Wind.

RODA asks Supreme Court to hear Vineyard Wind case

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Remains found entangled in fishing gear

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