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The fishing vessel Nordic Viking at Cape May. Cause for Action video image.

The Little Boats that Could: Supreme Court rules for fishermen

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The deck boat Thomas W. was being worked here in the Virginia's crab dredge fishery before it was banned in 2008. The Virginia Marine Resources Commission repealed the 15-year ban in June 2024. Larry Chowning photo.

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Virginia regulators move to repeal crab dredge ban

Larry Chowning

Members of the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association demonstrated in support of herring fishermen presenting arguments in their appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 17, 2024. Cause of Action Institute photo.

Supreme Court rules for fishermen in landmark ‘Chevron deference’ case

NF Staff

According to scientists, instances of shark depredation in the region have substantially increased over the past decade. Photo by GHughesPhoto on Shutterstock

Are sharks a rising threat to fishermen?

Carli Stewart

The 2024 Pacific Marine Expo will be held from November 20 to 22 at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. Photo by Britton Spark (@couchchronicles)

2024 Pacific Marine Expo dates and details

NF Staff

Superior Marine block on F/V Paxton Leigh. Photo by Josh Todd

Superior Marine Products: The legacy of quality lobster blocks

Carli Stewart

The Waymaker is in the water and ready to be rigged for the 2024 season. Citing a predicted small run and low prices, owner and builder Thomas Lopez plans to use his new boat for tending rather than fishing. He notes that he built the boat himself and was

First twin jet limit seiner: Fast build, fast boat

Paul Molyneaux

The South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program is a month-long program to prepare individuals to work in the commercial fishing and mariculture industries. Photo by lumachina_99 on Shutterstock

Launching careers in fishing & mariculture

Carli Stewart

The North Pacific Fisheries Management Council members. Photo by NPFMC

Announcement of NPFMC appointments coming this week

Laine Welch

After sea trials in Alabama, the 97-foot American Eagle can head north to New Bedford, MA, and start catching lobsters. Photo by Lars Vinjerud

Boat of the Month: American Eagle

Paul Molyneaux

75% of marine fish worldwide decreased in size between the 1960s and 2020. Photo by Naletova Elena on Shutterstock

Dive deeper into why fish are shrinking

Carli Stewart