Category: Fishing

A BEGINNER’S INTRO TO THE MOST POPULAR SALTWATER SPECIES IN AUGUST

8/23/2023 - By takemefishing.org. This summer’s record-breaking heat and seasonally high water temperatures may not seem conducive to catching much of anything if you’re new to recreational fishing. Yet thousands of anglers are seeking and catching the most popular saltwater fishing species in August, often with a refreshing breeze blowing while on… SEE MORE

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Habitat restoration work underway at Bahía Grande, Texas. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

$240 Million Available for Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience

8/22/2023 - By fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA is seeking proposals for transformational projects that will restore coastal habitat and strengthen community resilience under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. NOAA is announcing the availability of up to $240 million in funding for transformational projects that restore coastal habitat and strengthen community resilience.… SEE MORE

Shark Facts, Tips, and Other Weird Things About Selachimorpha

7/28/2023 - By US Harbors. It's the last day of "Shark Week" for the 2023 season, but that doesn't mean there is nothing more to see or learn about these compelling--and sometimes--maligned creatures. As a vital part of the ocean food chain, sharks are vulnerable to all the changes happening in the… SEE MORE

Worldwide Shark Attack Summary for 2022

7/27/2023 - **Update (January 2026):** For the latest shark attack statistics and trends read here: Shark Attack Statistics: Understanding Coastal Safety Risks. By The Florida Museum of Natural History. The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File investigated 108 alleged shark-human interactions worldwide in 2022. ISAF confirmed 57 unprovoked shark… SEE MORE

Greater amberjack. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

FWC issues Executive Order to close Recreational Harvest of Greater Amberjack in Gulf State Waters

7/20/2023 - By content.govdelivery.com. FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf state waters At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to close recreational harvest of greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The 2023… SEE MORE

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The July issue of National Geographic magazine. Goliath groupers emerge from a blizzard of baitfish on a WWII shipwreck off Florida. Photo credit: © David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes/National Geographic

Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds

7/19/2023 - By ecomagazine.com. From growls to pulses to booms, whales, fish and crustaceans all produce sounds. In fact, more than 800 species of fish are capable of making noises for a variety of functions such as courtship and mating, defending their turf or responding to threats. Each of these species has… SEE MORE

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Gulf Coast Shrimping boat off Biloxi/Ocean Springs Coast, Mississippi. (Image credit: Getty Images)

Fishery Disaster Declarations Approved in Louisiana and Mississippi

7/18/2023 - By ecomagazine.com. US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced her determination that fishery disasters occurred in multiple Louisiana and Mississippi fisheries in 2020. The Secretary, working with NOAA Fisheries, evaluates fishery disaster requests based on data submitted by a state and/or tribe. “Sustainable fisheries are vital to our nation’s… SEE MORE

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Shrimp trawler preparing to set gear off the coast of Oregon by WikiCommons.

Shrimp imports threaten U.S. Gulf fleet

7/17/2023 - By Paul Molyneaux. Southern shrimpers, facing record low prices, choose to stay at the dock. In places like Delacroix, La., shrimp fishermen are looking at $1.10 for 16 to 20 count brown shrimp. “Last winter it was $3 a pound before the inshore season opened. We done alright. Then it… SEE MORE

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When Is It Too Rough To Go Fishing?

7/7/2023 - By sportfishingmag.com. You wake up early, pack your gear and head to the marina, no doubt energized by visions of bent rods and big fish. Then, someone pulls the plug. Could be the captain, could be the charter client — either way, the last-minute indecision and cancellation is a bummer.… SEE MORE

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The 10 Best Fishing Tackle Bags To Keep Your Gear Organized

7/6/2023 - Nowadays, there is no shortage of tackle options anglers have at their disposal. From big swim baits and colorful jigs to terminal tackle and everything in between...staying organized is paramount to a successful and efficient day on the water. In this article, we're going to take a look at 10… SEE MORE