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Fall Fishing In The South: 4 Keys To Catching BIG Southern Bass

8/27/2023

By shopkarls.com. Fall fishing in the south can be challenging but it's also the time of the year when some of the biggest fish are caught. The first frost has cooled the waters and beckoned baitfish to the shallows. Bass soon follow the forage and a feeding frenzy begins. This… SEE MORE

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The Ocean is Shattering Heat records. Here’s what that means for Fisheries.

8/26/2023

By timeanddate.com. Marine heatwaves can "inject a lot of chaos" as they remake ecosystems and cost coastal economies billions. This story is part of Record High, a Grist series examining extreme heat and its impact on how — and where — we live. Scientists first spotted the Blob in late 2013.… SEE MORE

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NOAA Fisheries Releases National Seafood Strategy

8/24/2023

By fisheries.noaa.gov. The strategy highlights the vital services we provide to support the seafood sector and outlines ways we can enhance its resilience in the face of climate change and other stressors. NOAA Fisheries has released its first-ever National Seafood Strategy (PDF, 8 pages) after several rounds of stakeholder input and a… SEE MORE

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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

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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

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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

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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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