Research by a University of Florida expert suggests that anglers do not harm largemouth bass populations when practicing catch and release fishing during the spawning season. In Florida, the bass usually begin spawning in January or February in 2010 they … Continued
In light of the recent activity in the Atlantic Ocean, boaters are reminded to make plans for protecting property and lives in the event of hurricanes or tropical storms. Planning is important to minimize injury and loss of life. Most … Continued
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) is partnering with the University of Maine (UMaine) in research which could shed light on why the number of Atlantic salmon returning to Maine has been low, despite intensive stocking and conservation efforts. … Continued
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that wild steelhead remain an endangered species and rebuffed Central Valley irrigators’ efforts to relax federal government protections on the Pacific salmonid. Six irrigation districts had challenged the National Marine Fisheries Service decision … Continued
On August 23, 2010, Judge Robert Dow Jr. heard arguments on the lawsuit filed by five Great Lakes Attorneys General demanding immediate closure of the Chicago area locks and, ultimately, permanent separation of Great Lakes from the Mississippi River Valley. … Continued