commercial fishermen conducted more than 690 ghost gear seizures, with the objects taken ashore either for reuse or recycling.

The future of scungilli may rest with Matt Sclafani. The Cornell Cooperative Extension researcher and his team are leading a new series of trials at the Stony Brook University Marine Laboratory at ...

Now that New York State has approved a phased-in ban on the harvest of horseshoe crabs for bait and medical uses, fishermen who harvest or use the species to trap whelk and eels say it’s imperative ...

While the Dungeness crab fishing season opened on Monday, many fishermen did not head out on the water. “Not today with the bad weather,” said Sal Tringali with Monterey Fish Company. On top of recent ...

Blue crabs are plentiful in the Indian and Halifax Rivers and can be caught using traps with chicken necks. The Halifax Sport Fishing Club is hosting a free "Merry Fishmas" kids fishing event on ...

Unlike all those other full moons with colorful names, December’s offering, which officially arrived Thursday night but will remain rather bulbous for another night or two, keeps it simple: “Cold Moon ...

Researchers in Canada have documented a wild gray wolf hauling a crab trap out of the water to eat the bait inside, according to a recent study. Researchers suggest it may be the first recorded ...

British Columbia sea wolves have been observed by researchers using their teeth to haul crab traps ashore where they would eat the bait intended for invasive green crabs. The discovery caught on ...

Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry. By Jon Hurdle Conservationists are ...

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...

Learn how to increase your chances of catching Dungeness crab from shore using a crab snare. This video covers essential gear and tackle, including a 10ft Daiwa Beefstick, Penn Pursuit II 8000, Penn ...