The federal government has proposed shutting down the West Coast’s commercial swordfishing fleet, saying too many sea turtles are being snagged inadvertently on baited hooks in violation of the ...

A major clash in California is taking place between environmentalists trying to protect the abundant wildlife off shore and commercial fishers who depend on the ocean's bounty for their livelihood.

, details the life of the rare female captain in the commercial swordfishing business and what a grueling way it is to make a living. That 1999 book is the logical follow-up to Swordfishing behind her ...