Drift fishing salt water is evolving. These tactics use advanced tools and electronics to catch more fish on fewer drifts.

Illegal fishing is ravaging the world's oceans of fish and shellfish but it is what is left behind that is creating a mess ...

Divers off the coast of Sapientza Island in southern Greece have launched a determined effort to remove "ghost nets" — abandoned fishing gear that silently strangles marine ecosystems.

Australian scientists have noticed a rise in the number of whales getting entangled in ropes and fishing lines. Rescuing them ...

In Sri Lankan waters, there’s a growing problem of ghost nets that are entangling sea turtles, fish, dolphins and seabirds, ...

Discarded nets, lines and traps are a hazard to marine life and ecosystems around the world, but pioneering programs are ...

Studies have shown that lighted nets can reduce bycatch of sea turtles and sharks, but the idea has faced many hurdles to adoption. The batteries are short-lived, expensive to replace and raise ...

Discover how late fall and winter offer prime fishing opportunities in Idaho’s rivers. Learn tips to catch trout and whitefish, stay warm, and enjoy the solitude.

A video circulating widely on Facebook in Ethiopia claims to show an alien creature that was captured in fishing nets after ...

The pool pond turned into a battlefield as the net came out to catch its massive residents. These giants are fast, powerful, and not easy to handle. The action gets wild as the net fills with one huge ...

When Tania Kanchanarak looks out over the turquoise waters of Koh Phangan, she sees more than a postcard-perfect paradise.