April 2025

In this issue of CFN…

The 95’ dragger Roberta C beats her way through the weather at the eastern end of Cape Cod Canal as she heads offshore. (Steve Kennedy photo)

ME DMR releases 2024 landings  – Value up; lobster poundage down

2025 Maine Fishermen’s Forum wrap-up – MFF celebrates its 50th anniversary

Transitions – Keliher retires from ME DMR; Porter leaves MLA helm 

Gloucester’s Walter McGrath – 92 years of problem solving

CG 36500 and the tanker Pendleton – A historic rescue

INSIDE! NOAA Fisheries Navigator

ALSO INSIDE:

•  Along the Coast, Behind The Covers, Coming Events, Editors Note, Shop Talk; and the industry’s best-read Classifieds and MORE…

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