National Fisherman

A Maine lobsterman pulls in a lobster trap from the water onto a boat.

US judge rejects Maine lobstermen’s appeal of new rules

September 12, 2022

A Holland America line cruise ship.

Holland America first cruise line certified sustainable for Alaska seafood by RFM

September 7, 2022

Old Dungeness commercial crab pots

Oregon pilot projects recovers derelict Dungeness gear

August 4, 2022

Bering Sea crab fishermen haul in their catch

Surveys portend bad season ahead for Bering Sea crabbers

July 28, 2022

United States endorses Aquatic Blue Food Coalition

July 19, 2022

NOAA Fisheries has approved new criteria to inform Gulf of Mexico reef fish and red drum management.

New criteria introduced for Gulf of Mexico reef fish and red drum management

July 18, 2022

A map of the LMA 1 restricted area off the coast of the U.S. state of Maine.

Appeals court upholds seasonal lobstering area ban off Maine

July 15, 2022

Salmon boats jockeying for position in Alaska.

Mixed results for Alaska's salmon season thus far

July 8, 2022

The trawler Virginia Marise from Point Judith, R.I., near the Block Island Wind Farm.

Fishing advocates seek new federal funding for offshore wind studies

June 22, 2022

Gulf of Mexico reef fish fishermen are expecting to face off in court against the National Marine Fisheries Service later this summer.

NMFS red grouper decision could set precedent for new Gulf of Mexico catch reallocations

June 17, 2022