National Fisherman

Bluefin Tuna

The lobster boat Double Down headed back to the dock at Samoset Boatworks after its sea trials. Samoset Boatworks photo.

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A trio of Mussel Ridge boats at Boothbay

Michael Crowley

Cody's upbringing was surrounded by fishing, highlighting the pivotal role of his grandfather Ralph Pratt (affectionately known as Bampy) in shaping the family's fishing tradition. Photo by Carli Stewart

The Pratt family's legacy ripples through the heart of the fishing community

Carli Stewart

The Disruptor is ready to fish, with an array of J&B Tackle Custom Rods, Alutecnos 80 and 130 reels, and a heavy-duty hydraulic bandit reel supplied by Elec-Tra-Mate in Greensboro, North Carolina. Newport Yachts photo.

Increasing numbers of bluefin are helping a Connecticut tuna fisherman expand

Paul Molyneaux

Since 1988, the recently renewed South Pacific Tuna Treaty between the United States and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency has given the US tuna fleet access to the EEZs of 17 Pacific Island Nations. Photo courtesy of Tri Marine

Pacific Islands US Tuna Treaty Signed

Paul Molyneaux

Photo by kate estes on Unsplash

Grocers, nations pledge transparency on tuna

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School of bluefin tuna photo by NOAA Fisheries

Stock report shows 86% of tuna sustainably harvested

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Eight indivduals were fined by CDFW for illegally selling recreationally caught mahi mahi, yellowfin and bluefin tuna to commercial markets. Photo courtesy of CDFW.

CDFW fines individuals involved in poaching ring

Carli Stewart

TJ Ott of F/V Hot Tuna is last season's returning captain and is in the hot seat heading into Season 13 of Wicked Tuna. Photo courtesy of National Geographic & Pilgrim Media Group.

The 13th season of 'Wicked Tuna' makes its debut this Sunday

Carli Stewart

Captain Michelle Bancewicz and crew, Lea Pinaud fighting a fish on the stern of F/V No Limits. Photo courtesy of PFTV

Wicked Tuna' Vessels, Captains, and Season Winners

Carli Stewart

Photo by kate estes on Unsplash

Provinces report banner year for bluefin

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U.S. fishermen like Capt. Morgan Mason are catching more bluefin. New analysis of the genetic make-up and spawning areas of bluefin caught in the northwest Atlantic could change management and conservation efforts. Mason Featherston photo.

Challenging the bluefin two-stock theory

Paul Molyneaux