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April 21, 2023

US launches new program targeting abandoned crab, lobster traps

The U.S. is launching a new program that will target the scourge of abandoned crab and lobster traps. William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science will anchor the program.

April 21, 2023

US Coast Guard recovers 3 'unresponsive people' while searching for missing fishermen in Massachusetts

Three "unresponsive people" were found by the Coast Guard off the waters of Cape Ann in Massachusetts. A search is ongoing for the fourth missing fisherman.

April 20, 2023

Coast Guard searching for 4 missing fishermen off Massachusetts' Cape Ann

The Coast Guard on Thursday began a search for four missing fishermen off Massachusetts' Cape Ann near the site of an overturned vessel. None of the men, dead or alive, have been found.

April 17, 2023

Arkansas teen catches 12-pound bass while fishing for crappie: 'Didn't do too shabby'

A teenager from northeast Arkansas caught and released a 12-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass in Randolph County while fishing for crappie with a friend.

April 14, 2023

Experts doubt Mexico's pledge to protect endangered porpoise

Experts are having doubts about Mexico's promise to protect endangered vaquita marina porpoise. Mexico’s Environment Department has gone back on pledges in the past.

April 10, 2023

South Carolina teen catches invasive piranha-like fish, sparks reminders that it's illegal to release: report

A teenager in South Carolina caught a pacu from Lake Hartwell. The fish is considered an invasive exotic species from South America. Here's what you should know.

April 7, 2023

New Hampshire group proposes 1st offshore fish farming in the East Coast

A New Hampshire group wants to establish East Coast’s first open-ocean pens for offshore fish farming. However, critics said the project could harm the environment.

April 7, 2023

Salmon fishing banned for much of the West Coast as population declines dramatically

A federal group has closed king salmon fishing season along much of the West Coast as population drops to near-record low numbers. Limited fishing will be allowed near Oregon.

April 6, 2023

Overfishing wipes out Bahama’s marine snails, a fundamental seafood resource

Marine snails or conch in the Bahamas are at the brink of being wiped out due to overfishing. Experts believe the staple food source could cease to be commercially viable in six years.

April 4, 2023

Minnesota fisherman's northern pike ties with state's 2-year catch-and-release record: 'Very large fish'

A Minnesota fisherman caught a northern pike that tied with the catch-and-release record, which was established in the state by a 15-year-old boy in 2021.