National Fisherman

A lobsterman measuring the size of a lobster.

ASMFC board delays increase in legal lobster size after trawl surveys indicate population drops

October 19, 2023

A M2 mobile radar unit deployed to enforce vessel speed limits in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

NOAA has imposed USD 1.1 million in fines over right whale speed limits since 2021

October 16, 2023

Atlantic Sea Farms kelp harvesting.

US Help Our Kelp Act aims to support kelp forest recovery efforts

October 10, 2023

A sampling of ocean quahogs in trays.

Ocean quahog growth rates “radically altered” by climate change, studies find

October 9, 2023

The Maryland Sea Grant studying oysters.

After pushback, Seafood Watch says Chesapeake oysters rating “still under review”

October 6, 2023

A California swordfish vessel.

First permits issuing for California deep-set swordfish captains

October 3, 2023

A cleanup crew on the Pacific Producer

US Coast Guard completes cleanup of troubled processor vessel

October 3, 2023

The American Dynsasty

American Seafoods issued nearly USD 1 million penalty for Clean Water Act violations

October 2, 2023

Pacific Islands sanctuary debated at US House hearing

September 29, 2023

Melissa Collier

Canadian government threatens British Columbia fishing closures with MPA push

September 29, 2023