Land: United States

Charleston is better known as salmon nation but now things have changed and there is no salmon which forced the fishermen to adapt new way of living.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s (UNCW) aquaculture facility is slated to expand to accommodate the many projects and functions of the center and its research staff.

The state has declared its Atlantic coastal waters and Hampton/Seabrook Harbor off-limits to shellfishing to protect the public from eating contaminated shellfish.

As the catch of lobster decreasing the lobster boat owner are out of job and economy of Maine slashing.

Commercial fishing industry takes a dive in the Shinnecock Inlet as the federal regulation is not supporting the need of the industry.

Long-stalled legislation to bring the dried-up San Joaquin River into life and restore its historic salmon has been approved.

Alaska Native and environmental groups have filed legal suit against the exploration by oil companies this summer in Arctic waters frequented by whales, seals and other marine species.

Pro-salmon coalition has decided to take British Columbia into legal battle over the future of fish farming in the region.

US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) MELLON and Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sir Wilfrid Laurier have together towed fishing vessel Icy Bay to safety after she suffered mechanical troubles.

The time for shrimp season has set for this year but the fishermen have few plans for trawling in this season.