fishing

Alaska is known for its fishing traditions, but the economics are often about more than the worth of your catch.

A program in Maine is teaching young people with no previous connections to the lobster business how to get into an industry where the barriers to entry have historically been high.

NOAA is predicting blooms of harmful algae will be moderate in Lake Erie this year. Its annual forecast has massive economic implications for nearby communities.

According to the latest Census report, sales at sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores were up 11.3% in May from the same time a year ago.

“[I] definitely won't ever get rich doing it,” said small-scale commercial fisherman Matyas Kreidler.

Atchan Tamaki, the founder of seafood processor ISF Trading, has seen Maine’s sea urchin industry shrink significantly in the 40 years he’s been in business.

A Maine lobsterman weighs recent catch levels, rising regulatory costs, and the future of the state’s lobster industry.

A look at the intersection of climate and business in the waters of Maine.

Outdoor outfitters and anglers are navigating the first post-Helene tourist season — and worrying about the future.

Shrimp industry groups hope tariffs can help level out prices. But others are skeptical.