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Fishermen work on the open deck of Miss Gail off Cortez, Florida, circa 1980. Photo courtesy of Glenhart Brooks / NOAA Fisheries

Gulf partnerships shape the future of commercial fisheries

Gig Harbor's planned Commercial Fishing Homeport would provide dedicated moorage for up to 17 commercial fishing vessels while creating a new working waterfront destination. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Gig Harbor homeport project moves toward construction as costs rise

Senators are urging the Treasury Department to sanction vessels that support China's distant-water fishing fleet. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Senators urge sanctions on China's fishing support fleet

University of Rhode Island researchers are studying the impacts of offshore wind turbines on Jonah crab. Photo courtesy of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

Are offshore wind turbines changing Jonah crab behavior?

Proposed offshore wind energy areas off Oregon were set aside in fall 2024 amid opposition from skeptical state leaders, commercial fishing and community groups and Native tribes. BOEM graphic.

Oregon planners submit ‘roadmap’ for any future wind power

A restoration project in Mashpee, Mass., is working to rebuild wild oyster reefs. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Mashpee leads effort to restore wild oyster habitat

Commercial fishermen and passenger vessel operators in Gloucester, Mass., are feeling the strain of rising diesel and fuel costs. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

High diesel prices hit Gloucester fishermen

The 35-foot Nora J sustained significant damage in a July 21 collision with the 62-foot Tabitha about 22 miles off Grays Harbor, Wash. A crew from Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor picked up three crew before the boat sank. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard says two boats collide off Washington; no injuries reported

Fisheries and Oceans Canada photo.

Fishery officers seize 18,000 pounds of Halibut off Nova Scotia

Join NEFSA for its fourth annual "Save Our Fisheries" Fundraiser at Cook's Lobster & Ale House. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock / Conny Pokorny

August fundraiser to support New England fishing communities