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Undersized haddock seized last week by Massachusetts Environmental Police. Credit: Courtesy of Massachusetts Environmental Police

Police seize 3,000 pounds of illegal haddock in New Bedford

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The 12-volt and 24-volt electric versions are the most popular, but for her customers fishing in Canada’s Northwest Territories, subzero temperatures make gas-powered ProFisher P the only option. Photo by Gaski Marine

Versatile gillnet hauler sold worldwide

Paul Molyneaux

At Boothbay, La Belle Vitae (left) and Blue Eyed Girl were in a close race in Diesel Class K. Blue Eyed Girl managed to hold the lead shown here to finish first at 48.2 mph. Jon Johansen photo.

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Maine Lobster Boat Racing arrives

Michael Crowley

Over $12 million was allocated to address fishery resource disasters that occurred in multiple Alaska salmon fisheries. Photo by iStock

U.S. allocates $12.2M for salmon fishery recovery

Carli Stewart

F/V Froyanes1 is just one of the new Norwegian boats being built to cash in on an invasive species, red King Crab. While regulated under a quota regime in the Barents Sea, Norway has declared open season, spreading west and south from those waters.

King Crab fishing booming in European waters

Paul Molyneaux

The Jill Louise was launched in June to work in the Delaware Bay and Great Bay New Jersey oyster fishery. Photo by Delaware Bay Shipbuilding Co.

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A modern tribute to Delaware Bay's oyster industry

Larry Chowning

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Grundens Tough Seas Ankle Boots: Short Boot for a Tough Job

Doug Stewart

The haulers are often mounted on a bulkhead with the motor in an interior space to protect it from the elements. Photo by Electra-Dyne

Built by fishermen for fishermen: Electra-Dyne haulers

Paul Molyneaux

The waterfront at Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Photo by Experience Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant invests in shrimp industry future

Carli Stewart

Mary B II pilothouse wreck. Photo by U.S. Coast Guard

Captain blamed for fatal capsizing of F/V Mary B II

Carli Stewart

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality awarded a $3.2 million grant to the Town of Tangier to keep fuel on the Island. Larry Chowning photo.

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Tangier Island awarded $2.3 million grant for fuel storage

Larry Chowning