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Carlos Seafood boats tied up in New Bedford, Mass., in 2016. Doug Stewart photo.

Rafael at the gallows

Artificial intelligence is set to change the game in the next decade. AI lighting is just the first step. Durabrite Lighting Solutions photo.

Are you ready for AI lighting?

LEDs — After gaining acceptance among Maine and Nova Scotia lobstermen, Durabrite found unique challenges in bringing LED lighting to the Pacific Northwest. Durabrite Lighting Solutions photo.

Flash Forward: LEDs are finally ready for their close-up

stay alive — The vessel Ketok is partially submerged off Ekuk Beach in Nushagak Bay. At least four vessels were partially submerged in the bay after encountering bad weather in the region while carrying heavy loads. Alaska Department of Fish and Game photo.

Five to stay alive

Brownsville, Texas, shrimp fleet — The shrimp fleet in Brownsville, Texas, lined up for its annual spring blessing.

Fuel is the key to Harvey recovery

Southern Crusader II — The Southern Crusader II coming into Hampton Roads, Va. Steven Collingwood photo/ShipSpotting.com

Codfather’s wife, partner claim rights to boats; sheriff’s captain charged with smuggling

Bailey Bowden at Wight Pond in Penobscot, Maine, where a new fishway will help alewives return to spawning grounds.

Bailey Bowden, alewife activist

Marilee burns in Pelican — Friends watch from the dock as the 81-year-old wooden troller Marilee burns herself out off Pelican, Alaska. Jackson Combs photos

Classic wooden troller lost to fire in Pelican, Alaska

Fisherman Jim Colomy now uses a man-overboard alert transmitter aboard his 31-foot F/V Destiny.

Solo safety and swimming with sharks

Fire at Port Moller, Alaska, processing plant ends salmon season early for local fleet