Fishing

Whale Conservation Groups Rally After Entangled Fishing Gear Claims Young Right Whale’s Life

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Edgartown, Massachusetts – At least seven endangered whales have been found dead or seriously injured, or gone missing since mid-December. Among them are five North Atlantic right whales on the Atlantic Coast and two fin whales on the Pacific Coast. The alarming number of whale deaths has raised concerns among whale conservation groups, federal officials, … Read more

Bridgeport Tradebe Facility Fire Investigation Pointing Towards Accidental Cause, Fishing Still Prohibited

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BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – An investigation into a three-alarm fire and explosions at the Tradebe Facility in Bridgeport is expected to take weeks, officials said. The incident, which occurred last week, does not appear to be a criminal act. Fishing remains prohibited in the area as water testing continues. The initial calls reported the incident to … Read more