Whale’s tail was ‘anchored’ by rope off Scotland. Then local fishermen come to rescue
Two local fishermen recently rescued a humpback whale that had become entangled in rope off the United Kingdom. The pair were ...
Rule changes proposed for commercial Dungeness crab fishery
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing rule changes to the commercial Dungeness crab fishery to address marine life entanglements, improve monitoring, and clarify current rules. Fish ...
The Daily World6d
WDFW proposes crab rule changes to address marine life entanglements
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes to the commercial Dungeness crab fishery to address marine life entanglements, improve monitoring and clarify current ...
California loves Dungeness crab. But concerns over whale safety put industry in peril
California's Dungeness crab industry is under increasing regulation because of concerns over whales getting entangled in ...
Hoodline6d
Washington State Proposes New Regulations to Protect Marine Life in Dungeness Crab Fishery
WDFW proposes new rules for crab fishing to reduce whale entanglements, including gear marking and restrictions. Public input ...
Malay Mail5d
Fisheries chief calls for eco-friendly practices to ensure sustainable marine resources
The fishing community must adopt environmentally friendly fishing technology, and adhere to closed fishing seasons and catch size limits to ensure ...
Letters to the Editor: New fishing gear means California can have its crab without killing whales
Dungeness crab fishers using convention equipment face peril. Thankfully, 'pop-up' equipment can save the whales and their ...
Marin Independent Journal1d
California crabbers face mounting perils to livelihoods
Regulations, whale safety concerns and fickle prey are putting more pressure on the industry. “We’re working very hard to ...
Smithsonian Magazine3d
Meet Sylvia Earle, the Trailblazing Marine Biologist Who Has Spent Her Career Giving Algae Their Long-Deserved Due
For International Women and Girls in Science Day, the museum’s Ocean Portal spoke with “Her Deepness” about science, seaweed ...
Fishing boat captain who rescued Navy pilots after jet crash describes surreal moment: 'What we see in movies'
A charter fishing boat captain described rescuing two fighter jet pilots from the water after a Navy jet crashed into the San ...
Fishermen detained after 1,600 pounds of illegal fish found
The U.S. Coast Guard recently seized nearly 1,600 pounds of illegally caught fish and sharks after intercepting four fishing boats in federal waters off of southern Texas on Thursday. Officials ...