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Worldwide Shark Attack Summary for 2022
**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
FWC issues Executive Order to close Recreational Harvest of Greater Amberjack in Gulf State Waters
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
Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds
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
Fishery Disaster Declarations Approved in Louisiana and Mississippi
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
Shrimp imports threaten U.S. Gulf fleet
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
When Is It Too Rough To Go Fishing?
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
The 10 Best Fishing Tackle Bags To Keep Your Gear Organized
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
Have a Fishing Question? Our Expert Answers Them
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
Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act: A lifeline for coastal fishing communities
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
Toxic Algal Bloom Suspected in Dolphin and Sea Lion Deaths in Southern California
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
NOAA forecasts below-average summer 'dead zone' in Gulf of Mexico
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
New Connecticut Record Fluke
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