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Heritage Center putting finishing touches on swordfishing exhibit

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Young and self-assured, New Bedford's Cassie Canastra takes long view

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What you didn't know about the Andrea Gail

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Micah Dean's study and work regarding the Atlantic cod species have brought to light the perspectives of the stock from both commercial fishermen and state and federal scientists. Photo courtesy of slowmotiongli on Shutterstock

Atlantic cod stocks from the eyes of fishermen and scientists

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Alewives are returning to the St. Croix River, and an international consortium is working to help increase the numbers by improving fishways around several dams. Photo by Mike Thalhauser

Alewife runs restored in East Coast rivers

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The crew of the Hard Merchandise bring in a tuna on a new episode "Wicked Tuna: Hold Fast," airing at 9 p.m./8c Sunday, April 18. National Geographic video image.

'Wicked Tuna' to air bonus episode April 14

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New Bedford center to host swordfish exhibit

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While ASMFC data indicate a collapse of northern shrimp, Pandalus borealis, stocks and recruitment in the Gulf of Maine, 59 boat in the Pacific Northwest landed 41.2 million pounds of a similar species, Pandalus jordani, in 2022. Photo by Ben Downes

Fishermen hope to find Gulf of Maine shrimp stocks revived

Paul Molyneaux

Map showing vessel speed zones along the U.S. East Coast. Most vessels 65 feet or longer must travel at 10 knots or less in these area under regulations to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales. NOAA graphic.

Odds of right whales triggering speed limit off Mass. said to be low

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Scallops on deck — Scallops on deck. NOAA photo.

Island's scallop season ends with optimism and concern

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AMC and ASF announce efforts at complete watershed restoration of the West Branch of the Pleasant River in Piscataquis County, Maine. Photo by Sekar B on Shutterstock

Reviving Maine salmon habitats: watershed restoration project

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