Jan 6th, 2010 · As red snapper populations along the southeast coast continue to decline, fisherman who depend on the stock are finding themselves at odds with the federal government and scientists who are working to overcoming years of overfishing.
Nov 18th, 2009 · Conservationists worried about overfishing on the Pacific island of Kiribati persuaded fishermen to pick coconuts instead. The strategy backfired: Coconut oil production increased, but so did fishing. It turns out, fishermen who earned more money in coconut agriculture had more leisure time — which they spent fishing.
Aug 28th, 2009 · Pyongyang's announcement to free four South Korean fishermen came hours after the two Koreas agreed to hold a new round of reunions next month for families separated by the Korean War — the first in nearly two years.
Aug 10th, 2009 · Both the federal government and the state of Massachusetts are making plans to zone the oceans, much like planners zone our cities. The goal is to balance the needs of fishermen, wind farmers, aquaculture developers, freighters, and the rich sea life that depends on this space for survival.
Jul 30th, 2009 · In many areas, fishermen are pulling fish out of the seas faster than the populations can withstand, and some fisheries are heading toward collapse. But a major new study shows that all fisheries aren't doomed. In fact, some are on the mend.
Jul 30th, 2009 · Louie Psihoyos' new film graphically — and movingly — documents the the sale and slaughter of dolphins captured by Japanese fishermen. David Edelstein says the movie could be a game-changer.
Jun 19th, 2009 · For years, long-line fishermen in Alaska have complained that whales have been stealing their sablefish catch. A team of researchers mounted a video camera to a fishing line and caught a sperm whale in the act, providing new insight into whale behavior.
May 22nd, 2009 · A group of crab fishermen has brought the Sea Star, an old crab boat featured on the Discovery Channel show, to Seattle's fishermen's harbor, put a gift shop on the back deck and gone into business. They're trying to cash in on their reality show fame.