Researchers are using machine learning to map where sharks face the most risk from longline fishing. The ocean can be a dangerous place, even for a shark. Despite sitting at the top of the food chain, ...

The ocean can be a dangerous place, even for a shark. Despite sitting at the top of the food chain, these predators are now reeling from destructive human activities like overfishing, pollution and ...

Longline sets during twilight and daytime in the global ocean, 2017-2020 Global longline sets that occurred during twilight and daylight hours over the time period analyzed, from 2017 through 2020.

Law360 (August 17, 2026, 2:56 PM EDT) -- Environmental groups have asked a California federal judge to overturn a decision by an agency under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to ...

A new generation fishing vessel was built by OAO Leningrad Shipyard Pella, Otradnoye, Russia, under the survey of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS). The vessel launching ceremony was held on ...

The Pacific has called for the control of longline fishing on the high seas at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) currently underway in Manila. MANILA ----The Pacific has ...

“If you’re losing 75% of your catch you have to do a lot more fishing to meet your quota. Ships have to steam a long way to get away from whales resulting in higher fuel costs and, of course, ...

The Joint Explanatory Statement that accompanied the 2021 Appropriations Act included text on “Western Atlantic Bluefin Tuna” directing NOAA Fisheries to reconsider the decision in the GRA-Weak Hook ...

This program allocated a $36 million portion to permanently remove three fishing vessels and 12 fishing licenses and permits from the longline catcher processor subsector. All longline catcher ...