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Commercial Fisheries News is the Northeast’s commercial fishing industry newspaper. Published monthly, CFN provides the latest waterfront news along with coverage of the state and federal rules and regulations affecting the harvest of all the region’s major species. Regular features include lobster and fish market reports, a safety column, new boats, the enforcement report, and the popular and effective Classifieds.

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NOAA Fisheries Navigator December 2023

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NOAA Fisheries Navigator October 2023

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EXCLUSIVE 4-Page Insert from the October 2023 edition of Commercial Fisheries News > Click page below to download .pdf file (5mb) <

Fish Safe – May 2023

Filed under FISH SAFE, May '23, Safety

Electromagnetic waves: the good and the bad As a fisherman, it’s common for you to think and talk about waves – the kind you encounter when working on the ocean. But what about electromagnetic waves? The radio waves powering your VHF radio; the light waves enabling you to see other boats; or the waves warming …

Fish Safe – March 2023

Filed under FISH SAFE, March '23, Safety

What has rope got to do with health? At this writing, we are three months into winter. New England lobstermen may have spent a good deal of that time indoors working on gear. Sanding and painting buoys (painting outside, and with low VOC paint) and working indoors with rope (looking for weak spots; splicing pieces; …

Fish Safe – Jan 2023

Filed under FISH SAFE, January '23, Safety

Fish spine punctures and zoonotic infections are serious This installment of Fish Safe addresses issues important to aquaculturists, commercial and recreational fishermen, fish processors, and even fish hobbyists (those who maintain fish in tanks at home): fish spine punctures and the resulting infections. In addition, I am thinking about those of you who may retreat …