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July 30, 2024

Angler arrested after catching 14 oversized fish: 'Caught red-handed'

A Massachusetts fisherman reeled in 14 illegally-sized striped bass in New Hampshire, which led to his arrest. A series of reports were made by the fishing community.

July 27, 2024

Nebraska fisherman reels in new fish species in state: 'Bright orange with turquoise'

An angler caught a newly recognized species that has never been documented before in Nebraska: a longear sunfish, which is known for its turquoise markings.

July 26, 2024

Massive bull shark weighing nearly 500 pounds caught at Alabama fishing tournament

A fishing team recently reeled in a large 494.5-pound bull shark at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo – taking home first place and a jackpot prize of $6,000.

July 25, 2024

North Carolina Red Lobster receives rare orange lobster accidentally delivered to restaurant

An orange lobster named Larry was accidentally delivered to a Red Lobster restaurant in Ashville, North Carolina, before being transported to The Ripley's Aquarium in Tennessee.

July 23, 2024

Sharks test positive for cocaine off Brazil's coast

Scientists have found cocaine in the muscle tissue of sharks off the coast of Brazil in a study that shows marine animals are ingesting illicit drugs that end up in the ocean.

July 20, 2024

Predatory snakehead fish should not be released back into South Carolina waters, officials remind anglers

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has asked anglers to not release northern snakeheads if they catch the invasive species while other states follow the same tip.

July 19, 2024

Largemouth bass now known as Florida bass, 'a distinct species': 'Discovery is crucial'

The largemouth bass is now known as the Florida bass after a study determined these are two separate species of fish. "This discovery is crucial," said Michelle Kerr, wildlife expert.

July 19, 2024

Meet the American who cooked up frozen foods, adventurer and innovator Clarence Birdseye

Prolific inventor Clarence Birdseye, a native of Brooklyn, found inspiration to pioneer frozen food for American consumers in the remote icy wilderness of Labrador, Canada.

July 18, 2024

Super rare orange lobster accidentally delivered to Colorado Red Lobster

An orange lobster named Crush, was accidentally delivered to a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado, before being transported to Denver’s Downtown Aquarium.

July 15, 2024

New York state fishing record broken with species dating back 100 million years

It was announced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that a new fishing record was broken for the largest caught longnose gar.