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A Dungeness crab pot. California wildlife officials are imposing an early season closure April 15 off the central and southern coast to reduce risk of humpback whale entanglements. CDFW image.

California delays Dungeness season; next assessment Nov. 17

Red grouper. NOAA Fisheries photo/Caitlin Langwiser.

Major funding packages for Gulf of Mexico fisheries research, data collection

Chinook salmon harvested in Alaska (1985–2021) as reported annually; total commercial harvest (main panel), commercial harvest for Alaska regions (lower panels), and sport and subsistence harvest. Alaska Salmon Research Task Force graphic.

Alaska Salmon Research Task Force issues progress report, seeks public input

National Fisherman — Fall 2023

The Coast Guard searched for the Carol Ann, a 31-foot fishing vessel, and its crew of three 80 miles offshore Brunswick, Ga., Oct. 20, 2023. Coast Guard photo.

Search continues for three fishermen 80 miles offshore

Podcast: Galley Stories EP 80 Captain David Hillstrand F/V Heida K

Promotional efforts by Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers are stressing the origins and sustainability of U.S. pollock. GAPP graphic.

Time to cut Russia out of pollock trade, say Alaska senators

Offshore wind. Photo by Nicholas Doherty on Unsplash

Cape May County, fishermen challenge approval of Ørsted wind project

Dockside Chat Preview: Money for fishing, engaging the next generation of commercial fishermen and more