July 7, 2026 — A prominent scallop fishing ground could soon reopen after more than three decades.
Pres. Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he plans to reopen the Northern Edge of Georges Bank, an area that has been closed to commercial fishing since 1994. In the announcement, Trump also gave a shoutout to New Bedford, highlighting the city as one that could benefit from the move.
For many fishermen, the news is generating excitement about returning to waters that previous generations once worked.