News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
In response to requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has submitted a proposal for regulatory changes to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in advance … Continued
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) recently released its investigation report (M15A0348) into the November 2015 person overboard fatality near Clark’s Harbour, Nova Scotia. The report draws attention to an array of safety risks associated with the Canadian fishing … Continued
Prince Edward Island lobstermen received recognition as the Fall lobster season got underway in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25. “I want to wish all fishers in LFA 25 a safe and prosperous fall fishing season in the Northumberland Strait,” said … Continued
Maine’s commercially harvested marine resources topped $600 million in overall value in 2015, according to preliminary data from the Maine Department of Marine Resources. The total, $631,768,531, reflects an all-time high and an increase of more than $33 million over … Continued