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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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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

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Adam Young, US Harbor's Fishing Expert

Have a Fishing Question? Our Expert Answers Them

7/6/2023

Your Fishing Questions Answered Each month readers of USharbors.com send in fishing-related questions for our fishing expert, Adam Young. Have a question? Submit it here.  Question: I'm a beginner and know absolutely nothing about fishing...how to set up a rig for bluefish, what the name of things is, how deep… SEE MORE

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Oregon coastline looking south from Ecola State Park by WikiCommons

Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act: A lifeline for coastal fishing communities

7/3/2023

By Carli Stewart. In an effort to provide fishermen on opposite coasts with the relief they need, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Angus King, I-Maine, have introduced bipartisan legislation to expand financial support to America’s fishing communities. The effort reinforces coast-to-coast connections, as the State of Maine and Alaska… SEE MORE

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Deceased dolphin as a result of domoic acid poisoning. Credit: Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute by NOAA

Toxic Algal Bloom Suspected in Dolphin and Sea Lion Deaths in Southern California

6/27/2023

By fisheries.noaa.gov. The rapid growth of harmful algae along parts of the Southern California Coast is believed to have killed hundreds of California sea lions and close to 60 dolphins in the first weeks of June. The Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute has fielded more than 1,000 reports of sick and… SEE MORE

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A shrimp boat trawls for shrimp in the Gulf of Mexico. (Image credit: NOAA Fisheries)

NOAA forecasts below-average summer 'dead zone' in Gulf of Mexico

6/26/2023

By noaa.gov. Low oxygen conditions expected to impact 4,155 square mile area NOAA is forecasting a summer “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico that will cover approximately 4,155 square miles, making it below the 5,364 square mile average over the 36-year history of dead zone measurements in the region.… SEE MORE

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Once certified, the 15.3 pound summer flounder will be the Connecticut state record. Courtesy Hillyer’s Tackle Shop

New Connecticut Record Fluke

6/25/2023

By saltwatersportsman.com. A dedicated fluke junkie’s attention to detail was rewarded with a pending 15.3-pound state record summer flounder. Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. “Everyone can fish for fluke,” is… SEE MORE

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Boats rafting. Photo by Adam Young. Used by Permission.

17 Practical Gifts For Boat Owners: Guaranteed To Make Waves

6/22/2023

Gifts Boat Owners Will Love! It's time to enjoy long days, warm weather, and time spent out on the boat. Whether you are an angler, sailor, pleasure boater, or just along for the ride...I've hand-picked a list of 17 practical and useful gifts for boat owners. From handy gadgets to… SEE MORE

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