David Haskell aboard his F/V Molly Ryan, a 38’ Holland of North Haven, Maine. Photo courtesy of Tess Haskell / NF Crew Shots After the collapse of controversial lobster gauge changes, managers are ...

Nelson's Railway's downstairs shop and upstairs living quarters caught fire in February 2026, but commercial fishing boats have continued to be hauled regularly. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning When ...

More than 200 LFA 34 lobster fishermen gathered in late July to oppose proposed management changes as the fishery faces declining landings and growing pressure for action. Photo courtesy of ...

Deep sea mining on Gulf of Alaska seamounts could pose unknown risks to fisheries and marine ecosystems, including areas important to sablefish and salmon. High costs and alternative sources, ...

Pink salmon follow a two-year life cycle, and Southeast Alaska's even-year runs, including 2026, are typically weaker than odd-year returns. Still, the exceptionally slow start had raised concerns ...

The annual remembrance at Gloucester’s Fisherman’s Memorial carried particular weight this year following the Jan. 30 sinking ...

Alaska Sea Grant and the Alaska Shellfish Growers Association launched Alaska Oyster Voyage to connect consumers with roughly ...

With more fishermen discovering what illuminated pots can deliver, one of Alaska's best-kept fishing secrets may not remain under wraps for much longer. Commercial fishermen are rarely willing to ...

Kelp forests and commercial fisheries are facing similar threats. David Helvarg's new book, The Forest of the Sea, explains ...

Low recreational catch reporting is fueling tensions in Puget Sound, where unreported harvest estimates can reduce the amount ...

An international patrol boarded fishing vessels in international waters and found shark finning, endangered species aboard, ...