Fishing industry

As much as a third of wild-caught fish imported by the U.S. is caught illegally

An Japanese company enrages conservationists for selling dog treats made from the meat of endangered fin whales.

The U.S. seafood catch hit a 17-year high last year. All regions of the country are showing increases. That's according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has just come out with its annual report.

Author Andrew F. Smith explores how Americans became canned tuna's biggest fans.

Tropical Storm Isaac is poised to make landfall on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. As it churns in the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans business owners and residents are preparing for yet another potential disaster.