The Cool Down

Rescuers make difficult decision after finding whale in heartbreaking predicament: 'A painful reminder'

A young humpback whale tragically became stranded on an Oregon beach after a distressing entanglement with crab pot lines.
The New York Times

World Cup draw: What are the possible groups? Which teams are in which pots? How tough can they be?

FIFA has confirmed the pots for the 2026 World Cup meaning we now have the clearest idea yet of how the group stages could look at next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The ...
University of Delaware

Crab pot cleanup

On a sunny day in late September, songs from Earth, Wind and Fire drifted from the sound system of Gail Kelso’s pontoon boat as she and her three close friends volunteered with the University of ...
KTVU

Crab season delayed, but for how long?

Wildlife officials say the number of whale and sea turtle entanglements in crab or other fishing gear has risen in recent years, leading the season to be delayed until at least the first of the new ...
Miami Herald

Mud creature — with ‘rectangular’ body — found in Australia bay is new species

As the tide recedes from the Bay of Rest, mud flats lined with mangrove trees are left exposed. It’s a dichotomy of environments as the seafloor shifts from an underwater habitat to part of the land.
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How Exactly Do Crab Pots Work on 'Deadliest Catch'?

Michael Block is a 14 time GLAM Award nominated writer, producer, and host of the podcast Block Talk. Throughout his time in the entertainment industry, he has worked on and off Broadway as a stage ...
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’Deadliest Catch’s Devastating Episode Proves the Show Is More Than Crab Pots

Michael Block is a 14 time GLAM Award nominated writer, producer, and host of the podcast Block Talk. Throughout his time in the entertainment industry, he has worked on and off Broadway as a stage ...