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Maine December 21, 2022

ME officials using federal spending bill to delay protections for whales in order to protect lobster industry

Officials in Maine will use the federal spending bill to delay the new protections for whales that are endangered. The protections would have negatively affected the lobster industry.

Maine December 16, 2022

36 fish passage projects slated by federal government, including 4 in New England

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recommended an increase in funding for fish passage projects across the country. Four projects were slated in states in New England.

VIDEO November 21, 2022

British man catches enormous goldfish on French fishing trip

British man Andy caught an enormous goldfish weighing in at 67.4 lbs on a fishing trip in France

Idaho November 17, 2022

Conservation group given $40 million to improve natural habitats for fish

Trout Unlimited will begin a $40 million, five-year initiative to improve habitats for salmon and trout. The money is funded by Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure act.

California November 17, 2022

US regulators to vote on largest dam demolition in the world

Regulators will vote on whether four aging hydro-electric structures should be demolished. The removal would restore salmon, but opponents argue nearby property values could fall.

VIDEO November 16, 2022

Australia shark attack results in gaping hole in teenager’s surf ski

A shark in Australia tore through the surf ski of a teenager sending him flying into the air. (Credit: Jason Nejman via Storyful)

Alaska November 8, 2022

Stone fish trap found near Alaskan coast believed to be over 11,000 years old, researchers say

The tidal fish trap, or stone weir, was found in Shakan Bay off the coast of Alaska and suggests native people lived in the area over 11,000 years ago, scientists said.

Missouri October 7, 2022

Missouri woman catches rare golden crappie

A woman in Missouri recently caught an extremely rare golden crappie in a pond in her backyard.

Fishing October 2, 2022

Lake Erie fishing tournament ends in cheating controversy

Two fishermen who have been suspected of cheating in recent events were finally caught Saturday after it was discovered they had shoved weights in their fish.

Earthquakes September 22, 2022

Earthquake in Mexico creates 'desert tsunami' 1,500 miles away in Death Valley National Park

Waves were triggered in the Devils Hole cave system at Death Valley National Park in Nevada by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck western Mexico about 1,500 miles away.

US September 9, 2022

NH to make upgrades to its largest fish hatchery over pollution fears

After allegations surfaced of New Hampshire's largest fish hatchery polluting nearby waterways, the state agreed to make major upgrades to Powder Mill State Fish Hatchery.