Fishing for A Better Future

For us, it’s more than a job—it’s a mission. We fight for healthy fish stocks, strong fishermen, and the future of New England’s fishing heritage.

The Ocean Is Our Lifeblood: Providing the Fish that Feed Our Nation.

New England Fishermen's
Stewardship Association

Fishermen have protected our oceans and food supplies for too many generations to count. Bound by common good, we help to protect our food source, livelihood, heritage and the ocean. A stronger industry benefits us all.

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Public officials and foreign green energy giants are
racing to industrialize our oceans with sprawling
offshore wind farms.

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NEFSA at the Lobster of Gloucester

Thu, Oct 16 | NEFSA at the Lobster of Gloucester
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AP: Fishermen battling with changing oceans chart new course after Trump’s push to deregulate

Virginia Olsen has pulled lobsters from Maine’s chilly Atlantic waters for decades while watching threats to the state’s lifeblood industry mount.

New England Fishermen Celebrate Trump Executive Order Aimed at Restoring the U.S. Seafood Industry

April 18, 2025 President Donald Trump moved to reinvigorate the U.S. seafood industry and restore U.S. dominance on Thursday with an executive order that drew praise from Rep. Jared Golden