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AK governor proposes finfish farming legalization
The proposed bill, HB 111, would authorize the cultivation of certain finfish – excluding pink, chum, sockeye, coho, Chinook, ...
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The fight to preserve America’s working waterfronts
The National Working Waterfront Network (NWWN) Conference brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and community ...
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Blending fishermen’s needs with regulatory requirements
The Teem Fish equipment runs on 12- or 24-volt electricity with generally low power requirements. “It’s backed with a 2-year ...
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NOAA Fisheries facing budget cuts, restrictions
In July 2024, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved a fiscal year 2025 funding bill that slashes NOAA Fisheries’ ...
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Applications open: NEYFA’s 2025 Deckhand to Captain Training Program
Applications for the 2025 cohort are now open to commercial fishermen from New Hampshire, southern Maine, and northern Massachusetts with at least three years of experience. To learn more or apply, ...
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Last newbuilds at John’s Bay Boat, but the work carries on
That tradition is slowly coming to an end. John’s Bay Boat Co. is currently building its 78th wooden boat, which is also its last commercial vessel. It’s the 34’ tuna boat Lea Katherine, which will ...