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Battling Ghost Gear to Protect Marine Ecosystems and Economies
By nationalfisherman.com. The commercial fishing industry battles an ever-present threat: derelict fishing gear. These "ghost" pots and traps, lost to storms or boat traffic, continue fishing long after they're discarded, ensnaring marine life and disrupting ecosystems and economies. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, as recent initiatives and studies… SEE MORE
Study Finds Widespread Shrimp Fraud on Gulf Coast Menus
By Carli Stewart. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is revered for its fresh, wild-caught shrimp. However, a recent press release shared by SeaD Consulting has uncovered rampant seafood fraud in local restaurants, threatening both the trust of consumers and the livelihood of local shrimpers. The findings are alarming: a significant portion of shrimp served… SEE MORE
Hoist a Flag for Cold waves and Other Weather Conditions
By noaa.gov. Nowadays, we have radio, TV and the internet to tell us when a cold front or other weather is headed our way. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, signal flags were used to alert U.S. citizens to weather conditions. The origin of weather signal flags Weather… SEE MORE
Energy-Efficient salmon Gurdies
By Paul Molyneaux. Chandler Kemp, owner of Kempy Energetics of Dillingham, Alaska, has been experimenting with hybrid electric boats – primarily salmon trollers in Southeast Alaska – for several years. With grants from various sources, he worked with the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA), hybrid gear manufacturer Transfluid, and others. Kempy, formerly of Sitka, is… SEE MORE
New Opening Date for Calif. Dungeness Season
By nationalfisherman.com. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced that the commercial Dungeness crab fishery from the Sonoma/Mendocino County line to the U.S./Mexico border will open on January 5, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. A pre-soak period will begin today, January 2, 2025, at 8:01 a.m. This area, covering… SEE MORE
Monster Bluefin Tuna from a Skiff
By Mark Taylor. A 700-pound tuna from a skiff? Yes, two anglers made it happen. For three days, Danthony Winslow and Lathan Price had been, as they call it, “tuna wishing.” They’d been drifting live bait for bluefin tuna off the coast of North Carolina, facing sub-freezing cold in an open 23-foot skiff in… SEE MORE
Improve Your Fishing with Satellite Mapping
By Louis Chemi. Satellite imagery helps you home in on the water conditions preferred by pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, wahoo and billfish. My alarm rudely interrupted my sleep at 2 a.m. I launched from slumber and headed for my laptop on the table in the salon. Within a… SEE MORE
Alaska Board of Fisheries Approves Octopus Fishery in Prince William Sound
By Nathan Strout. Commercial fishermen in Prince William Sound, Alaska, could soon be able to harvest octopus after the Alaska Board of Fisheries voted to allow a directed fishery at its recent December meeting. Commercial fishermen are already allowed to catch octopus as bycatch in both Prince William Sound and… SEE MORE
Portland Parade of Lights Celebrates Holiday Cheer
By Carli Stewart. Portland, Maine’s waterfront came alive on Dec. 14 as the annual Parade of Lights delighted locals and visitors alike. Against the backdrop of a full moon and Bug Light’s familiar beacon, vessels of all shapes and sizes, from lobster boats, ferry boats, and sailboats, dazzled onlookers with… SEE MORE
Fall 2024 was Nation’s Warmest on Record
By noaa.gov. Last month wrapped up a record-warm meteorological fall across the U.S. This year-to-date period is also running as the nation’s warmest on record, according to scientists from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Below are highlights from NOAA’s U.S. climate report for November 2024: Climate by the… SEE MORE
The Science Behind Tsunamis
By noaa.gov. A tsunami is a series of waves generated by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean. Large earthquakes below or near the ocean floor are the most common cause, but landslides, volcanic activity, certain types of weather and meteorites can also cause tsunamis. Tsunamis radiate outward in… SEE MORE
NOAA Releases Final Restoration Blueprint for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
By noaa.gov. After years of devastating impacts to the marine environment in the Florida Keys, the long-awaited Restoration Blueprint for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary will be published as a final rule in January, following today's release of the final environmental impact statement and management plan. The documents outline NOAA's regulatory… SEE MORE