Many fishing methods have negative impacts on marine life and ecosystems. Some of the most destructive include the use of gillnets, longlines, trawls, pot and trap gear, purse seines, and explosives.

Jennifer Kahn was doing archaeological work on the Polynesian island of Maupiti when she and her students were drafted into a fishing crew. "The Hokulea was coming," she explained. "And it was a ...

There is no shortage of fishing methods on planet earth. From traditional rod and reel to fly fishing, spearfishing to hand ...

If there is one low-tech, but productive, method of fishing from a boat for white bass, flatline trolling would get my vote for being that method. Now, trolling can be as simple as tossing a lipped ...

A Cornish fisherman has been forced to abandon his traditional way of life as centuries-old practices are abruptly curtailed. Traditional salmon fishing methods are facing severe restrictions in many ...