Ghost fishing” can occur when improperly discarded fishing gear, also known as “ghost gear,” floats in the marine environment, continuing to trap animals in the water.

Hawaii Pacific University’s Center for Marine Debris Research Bounty Project has removed more than 185,000 pounds of derelict “ghost” fishing gear from the North Pacific.

New research shows that, off the U.S. West Coast, humpback whales face a higher risk of getting entangled in fishing ...

Warming ocean waters are shrinking whale feeding areas and increasing entanglement risk along the U.S. West Coast.

The first time you get out on the water in the spring is, literally, a breath of fresh air. Warm spring days mean it’s finally time to start fishing! The start of the fishing season typically kicks ...

From the bomb-proof Yeti GoBox to the customizable Buzbe Colony case, shop the best tackle boxes that will keep any angler organized. The best tackle box for you largely depends on the style and type ...

I’m not particularly easy on my fishing gear, at least not on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are tools for a job and, in my opinion, shouldn’t be coddled any more than the screwdrivers and hammers ...

Fishing boats would normally still be unloading Dungeness crabs at San Francisco's fisherman's wharf in May. This year, the docks were quiet, except for one berth. "We're the only boat right now," ...

According to a 2023 report from the American Sportfishing Association, there are 52.4 million recreational anglers in the United States. That is more than U.S. golfers and tennis players combined.

A three-month experimental fishing season off the California coast allowed a catch of 229,000 pounds of Dungeness crab with no harm to whales, officials say. A three-month trial of whale-friendly ...