Abandoned crab traps become “ghost gear,” continuing to catch and kill sea life after they’re no longer tended by their owner. The SCDNR wants help recording their location.

With St. Patrick’s Day just over the rainbow, leprechaun legends are coming to life. Yes, those tiny tricksters who slip into houses, stir up silly chaos, and (if you’re lucky!) leave a bit of gold ...

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas — The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit partnered once again in the annual Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program hosted by the Galveston Bay Foundation, helping clear ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said Friday that commercial and recreational Dungeness crab fishers can no ...

This trip started slow, with early mornings, calm water, and a lot of waiting. Crab traps baited with chicken failed completely, forcing a switch to stingray caught the night before. Even then, the ...

Cameron Selck flips over a crab that had landed upside down in a crate at Half Moon Bay’s Pillar Point Harbor. Keeping the crabs upright is important to keep them alive and fresh. Photo by Anna ...