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Recreational fishing off southern California. Photo credit: Brian Chrisney, NOAA.

Recreational vs. Commercial Fishing

The American Sportfishing Association recently released a report comparing the economic data of commercial and recreational fishing.

May 22, 2013 | 0 comments View Post

Invasive Lionfish in Bermuda: Q&A

Lionfish are a highly invasive species. Find out how Bermuda plans to address this problem in MST’s latest interview with Corey Eddy and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI).

May 15, 2013 | 0 comments View Post

Tiger shark. Photo credit: Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.

New Documentary Reveals the Private Lives of Tiger Sharks

Dr. Guy Harvey’s latest documentary tells the story of a multi-year expedition to study tiger sharks with some of the world’s top scientists and researchers.

May 12, 2013 | 0 comments View Post

The process of tagging a mako shark takes only 6 short minutes. Photo credit: Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.

Shark Tagging with Dr. Guy Harvey

Find out what it’s like to capture, tag, and release mako sharks with the Guy Harvey Research Institute at NSU.

May 06, 2013 | 3 comments View Post

Thresher shark. Photo credit: Raven_Denmark via photopin cc.

No-Kill Shark Tournament in Montauk

For the very first time, an all-release, satellite tag shark tournament will be held at the Montauk Marine Basin.

May 02, 2013 | 0 comments View Post

President and Founder of Traditional Fisheries David Johnson holding a lionfish. Photo courtesy of David Johnson.

Invasive Lionfish: “To Beat ‘Em, Just Eat ‘Em!”

Lionfish are a highly invasive species that threaten important commercial fisheries and coral reefs. How do we deal with this problem? One company has the answer.

Apr 23, 2013 | 4 comments View Post