National Fisherman

NOAA Fisheries proposes a new 'Habitat Area of Particular Concern' in and around offshore wind lease areas off southern New England.

NOAA could designate cod habitat around Cox Ledge, wind power sites

September 28, 2023

Blue catfish processing.

Virginia looks to expand blue catfish fishery and processing

September 15, 2023

The Da Yang Seafood processing plant in Astoria, Oregon.

Oregon seafood processors, fishermen protest state wastewater permit

September 13, 2023

Alaska red king crab.

Southeast Alaska king crab seasons closed again, but better prospects seen for 2024

September 6, 2023

A fishing boat docked at Point Judith, Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Advisory Board resigns en masse in protest of offshore wind development process

September 5, 2023

Exhibitors at the Mi Fresh Fish Expo

Michigan's seafood industry, Mi Fresh Fish host outreach event at the state's capitol

September 4, 2023

Fresh coho salmon.

Big coho run on Alaska’s Kuskokwim River, but not many fishermen

September 1, 2023

Hurricane Idalia's predicted path.

Florida’s Big Bend coast in Hurricane Idalia’s path

August 30, 2023

A brown algae sample.

Scientists, fishermen keep eyes on huge algae bloom in Gulf of Maine

August 29, 2023

Dungeness crab are caught in a crab trap aboard the commercial crab boat Delma Ann.

Oregon extends Dungeness crab rules to protect whales

August 14, 2023