Maine lobstermen warn Biden admin is trying to put them out of business with harsh eco rules
Industry groups and Maine lawmakers are warning that a pending environmental regulation would decimate rural communities along the state's coast that rely on the lobster industry.
Maine fisherman, along with state, appeal endangered whales ruling
The state of Maine and fishing groups in the state are appealing a ruling from a federal judge that shot down a lawsuit to overturn a new rule that aims to protect endangered whales.
Maine lobster fishing union drops part of lawsuit against federal government over whale restrictions
The Maine Lobstering Union has dropped part of its lawsuit against the federal government regarding new restrictions that protect whales.
High gas prices hurt fishing, boating industries
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the price of diesel has nearly doubled over the past two years, from averaging $2.40 per gallon in 2020, to more than $4.00 dollars per gallon this year.
Florida fishing accident kills Venezuelan billionaire's banker son who leapt overboard to save fiancée
A Florida banker, the son of a Venezuelan billionaire, jumped off a 60-foot fishing boat Saturday to try and save his fiancée, who had fallen overboard.
California lifts fishing ban after Huntington Beach oil spill, but fishermen say stigma still lingers
California on Tuesday lifted a fishing ban that was implemented after an oil spill in Huntington Beach spread up and down the south coast, sparking fears of a major environmental disaster.
Hurricane Ida leaves Louisiana's $2.4 billon seafood industry in shambles
In August, Hurricane Ida capsized dozens of fishing boats and wiped out many seafood farms.