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Fishing boat at dock. — Fishing boat at dock. Photo by Cheng Zi on Unsplash

Lending and loan insight to meet the needs of the commercial fishing industry

Carli Stewart

Mushroom, Salmon, and Wild Rice Soup by LaDonna Gundersen from the cookbook Salmon, Desserts & Friends.

Recipes for the boat: Mushroom, Salmon and Wild Rice Soup

LaDonna Rose Gundersen

Samantha Douglas and her two children, Brayden and Lexi. — The coastal community rallied around Samantha Douglas and her two children, Brayden and Lexi, through their loss of family in a fishing accident back in 2020 and through Samantha's battle with stage 3 cervical cancer. Photo courtesy of Nina Gibbs.

From fishing tragedy to fighting cancer

NF Staff

Kelp reflecting near the surface of the water. — Kelp near the surface of the water. Photo by Shane Stagner on Unsplash.

Fishermen diversify to fill the kelp demand

Carli Stewart

The Fish Workers Mural on the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce building is among public arts works that pay homage to Gloucester’s fishing heritage. Caroline Losneck photo.

In Gloucester, fishing traditions inform art, culture, and tourism

Caroline Losneck

A lobsterman unloads in Gloucester harbor in July 2023. Caroline Losneck photo.

Four centuries and surviving

Caroline Losneck

Navigating the Waves of Industry Leadership: The Legacy of National Fisherman Highliners

NF Staff

Mike McCorkle standing on a boat off from California. — Mike McCorkle standing on a boat off from California. McCorkle was one of Santa Barbara's best commercial fishermen. Photo courtesy of Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara and the McCorkle family.

Remembering 1985 Highliner Mike McCorkle

Carli Stewart

F/V Wizard and F/V Northwestern docked in Seattle, WA. NF Photo.

Deadliest Catch' Vessels, Captains, and Seasons

Doug Stewart

Podcast: Galley Stories EP 79 Captain Garrett Olsen F/V Absolute

NF Staff

A boat sunk in the ocean, still tied up to a float. Courtesy of Determination Marine

Hurricane Lee fades, but has fishermen restless regarding their gear

Carli Stewart