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Drug cartel reeling in huge profits with illegal fishing in Gulf of Mexico

The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.

US says a drug cartel is behind the longstanding problem of illegal fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

For years, U.S. authorities and fishermen have complained about illegal fishing for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, and now it's clear who is behind the lucrative trade: a Mexican drug cartel

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Fire, fish and a zombie rabbit: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

Rare "doomsday fish" spotted on a Southern California beach

The doomsday fish got its name because it looks like a mythical sea creature, with a long, ribbon-shaped body that can grow up to 30 feet.

Florida may enshrine hunting and fishing by ‘traditional methods’ – but what are they?

Conservationists worry amendment 2 will open the door to banned practices like blast fishing and undercut their work. On election day, Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine a ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Severe droughts threaten sustainable catch of the Amazon's giant fish

In Brazil´s Amazonas state, almost 6,000 riverine dwellers authorized to fish have reported a significant drop in production and rising costs.

This ‘Ghost’ Fish Seemed Extinct, Until It Turned Up in Unexpected Places

No one saw a Mekong giant salmon carp for 15 years, but then the species was spotted in areas of Cambodia that suggest it may be found in more locations.

Science - The New York Times - November 12

The EU says it won't renew a fishing agreement with Senegal criticized by many in the country

The European Union says it will not renew a fishing agreement with Senegal that has been criticized by many Senegalese

World - ABC News - November 12

‘The sores on the fish are nasty’: what’s behind the changes in the Severn river?

Faced with a dearth of data on the impact of local mega farms, volunteers have shown sewage pollution has soared. The sores were unlike anything veteran anglers had seen before. Black, swollen and ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Gun fished out of creek leads to guilty plea in couple's 2015 murder

A man pleaded guilty in the 2015 killings of a Georgia couple after a magnet fisher pulled in a rifle and other evidence linked to the case.

Rare ‘Doomsday Fish’ Found on California Beach by Woman Going for a Walk

In Japanese mythology, the deep-sea-dwelling oarfish is a harbinger of impending disaster. For scientists in California, where three oarfish have washed up in recent months, it’s an exciting find.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 21

4,000-year-old canals used for fishing by Maya predecessors discovered in Belize

New research revealed canals used for about 1,000 years to channel and catch freshwater fish on the Yucatán peninsula. Long before the ancient Maya built temples , their predecessors were already ...

World - The Guardian - November 22

Karam Sethi’s recipe for garlic fish tikka with cumin raita

Salmon baked in twin marinades of garlic and red tandoori sauce, with a refreshing, garlicky yoghurt dip on the side. Today’s fish tikka is one of the standout dishes on the menu of our new ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition

Two of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

'You can't wipe out Billingsgate Fish Market overnight'

The news London's oldest fish market faces permanent closure has shocked traders at Billingsgate.

Oregon tribe celebrates as court lifts decades-long hunting and fishing restrictions

US and state acknowledge that 1980 agreement was ‘biased and distorted’ against Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. Drumming made the floor vibrate and singing filled the conference room of the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

‘We’ve heard these promises before’: is this the end of the line for Irish fishing?

Devastated by quota changes post-Brexit, fishers are pinning all their hopes on Ireland’s politicians as they head into a general election. Words and pictures by Finbarr O’Reilly Gale force ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Judge rules Biden's program for undocumented spouses is illegal

On Thursday, Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled in favor of the Republican-led effort to dismantle the Biden administration's program

Canucks' Boeser out indefinitely after illegal hit

Canucks forward Brock Boeser is out indefinitely after he absorbed a hit to the head from Tanner Jeannot of the Kings on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Illegal mining threatens Ghana’s economy as election looms

World - Yahoo News - November 21

Stardew Valley 1.6.9 Patch Notes Include Legendary Fish Ponds And A New Way To Rescue Lost Items

Stardew Valley version 1.6 launched for PC in March, but console and mobile players were told they'd have to wait for the enormous free update to land on their platform of choice. Stardew Valley ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

At least 2 dead and 12 missing after a fishing boat sinks off South Korea's Jeju island

A fishing boat has capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea’s Jeju island, leaving at least two people dead and 12 others unaccounted for

World - ABC News - November 7

Ian Botham saved by Ashes rival from crocodile infested waters after fishing mishap

England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in northern Australia

Sports - ABC News - November 10

‘Skiing, hiking and ice-fishing from the door’: readers’ favourite Nordic winter trips

Our tipsters wrap up warm and head to northern Europe, finding glacier lakes, frozen seas, snowy forests, reindeer herds and – happily – saunas and hot tubs. We booked a brilliant skating ...

World - The Guardian - November 22

Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya

Using drones and Google Earth imagery, archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in what’s now Belize

Tech - ABC News - November 22

Vietnamese human smuggler wants UK to increase anti-illegal immigration effort

World - Yahoo News - November 1

South Africa police force 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft

World - Yahoo News - November 3

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament

Health - ABC News - November 5

Meta Fined $15 Million in South Korea for Illegal User Data Collection

The country’s privacy watchdog said Meta amassed sensitive information by analyzing users’ likes and the ads they opened.

Business - Inc. - November 5

William takes on illegal wildlife trade in Cape Town speech

Prince William warns that wildlife crime has "ripple effects" that are "profound for us all".

Groypers Gave Illegal Hot Dogs and Burgers to Trump Voters

At an Arizona polling location, a college GOP group, supporters of an antisemitic influencer, and a Christian nationalist pastor were handing out hot dogs and burgers—but only if you voted for Trump.

Tech - Wired - November 6

Judge declares Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens illegal

The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.

Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens declared illegal by judge

A judge has struck down a Biden administration program that would offer legal status to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. The judge, who was appointed by President-elect Trump ...

Raheem Mostert fined for illegal use of helmet on a play Taylor Rapp was penalized

The NFL fined Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert for unnecessary roughness in last week's game against the Bills.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

U.K. Plans to Fine Tech Executives for Illegal Weapon Sales Online

In a bid to curb knife crime, the government would hold officials of tech companies personally liable for illicit sales on their platforms, a significant shift in internet regulation.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Man who ran illegal football streaming service jailed

Jonathan Edge was caught selling reprogrammed Firestick devices after advertising on Facebook.

South African tiger farms illegally smuggling body parts, says charity

Biggest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa, Four Paws animal charity says. The largest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa , facilitating the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

South Africa is trying to starve 4,000 miners out of an illegal mine

South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.

Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners

World - Yahoo News - November 15

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