Diver Emerges Unscathed From the Mouth of Humpback Whale: 'I was completely inside'
A lobster diver was swallowed whole by a humpback whale off Provincetown. Luckily, he's now out of hospital and doing well.
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Yemeni Fishermen Hit Jackpot With $1.5 Million Find in Belly of Floating Sperm Whale Carcass
Finding a lump of ambergris worth $1.5 million has changed the lives of 35 poor Yemeni fishermen working in the Gulf of Aden.
Widower's Search For Fishing Buddy Ends in Quite a Catch
Ray Johnstone wanted a fishing mate to replace his deceased wife and friend – so after posting this moving internet ad, social media responded.
In 'Freakish Miracle', Man's Change of Fishing Spot Results in Rescuing 18-Month-old From the Ocean
If this fisherman had not spontaneously decided to set up his lines at a different spot on the beach, this story may have had a very different ending.
These Simple LED Lights Dramatically Reduce Fishing-Related Deaths for Sea Turtles and Birds
The study's success shows that fishermen may soon be able to continue their work while leaving wildlife and endangered species unharmed.
Instead of Importing Raw Plastic, Architects Create Stylish Chair Made From Locally Discarded Fishing Gear
The chair is made out of recycled materials that were all sourced from fishing companies within a 12-mile radius of the architectural studio.
Fishermen Can Make Cash Without Overfishing
Can commercial fishermen make more money by fishing less? They can, according to a study published in the journal Science — with one condition. They must belong to a cooperative fishery.
Historic 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act Worked, Scientists Say
In the fall of 1972, then-President Richard Nixon signed the Marine Mammal Protection Act, providing sweeping protections for whales, dolphins, seals and other species swimming in U.S. waters whose populations had dwindled due to commercial fishing and accidental killing. More than 40 years later, a new report shows that the law has been very effective.
Fishermen Take Lead in Helping Endangered Whales
The decades-old saga of the endangered Northern right whale has long stranded animal welfare advocates and the lobstermen on opposite shores of Cape Cod Bay. Until now.
Amount of Mercury, DDT and Other Contaminants in Fish is at 40-Year Low
Fish in today's oceans contain far lower levels of mercury, DDT and other toxic chemicals than at any time in the last 4 decades, says a major review.
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