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Groupers Congregating in French Polynesia

Once a year in Fakarava, French Polynesia, thousands of camouflage groupers congregate in the pass, to mate during the full moon of July.

Penobscot River Salmon Run Surges for Second Straight Year

After dam removals and fish passage improvements, endangered Atlantic salmon are continuing to return to Maine’s Penobscot River in encouraging numbers.

Optical Equipment Every Angler Must Consider

Devices such as cameras, binoculars and magnifying glasses assist in improving the fishing experience. Optical technologies have several applications, not only in studying oceans, but also in recreational fishing, helping anglers enhance their enjoyment of their favorite past time.

Catching Sand Fleas And Hooking Them Properly

Sandfleas, the ultimate free bait for surf fishing. A pompano fishing must have bait.

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Scientists Accidentally Create New Fish Hybrid

The sturddlefish is a hybrid of the American paddlefish and the Russian sturgeon, accidentally created by researchers in 2019 and announced in 2020.

Greater Amberjack Reopens To Recreational Harvest In Gulf Waters Aug. 1

The recreational harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters Aug. 1. This season is scheduled to remain open through Oct. 31 in Gulf state and federal waters.

Tiger Shark Eats Hammerhead Close To Shore

Filmed from a SUP off Juno Beach, FL by @jackbatesphotography

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Fleur de Lis Wins the 2026 Florida Panhandle Billfish Series

In a tight contest, Fleur de Lis came out on top to win the 3rd annual Florida Panhandle Billfish Series. The Hatteras 63 GT, based in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, fished all three events of the Emerald Coast series, developed to highlight the big-game fishing opportunities off Florida’s Panhandle.

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Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish

The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!

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Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting

Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.

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