: House Bill 441 passed its second reading in a 45-2 vote in the NC Senate. It will have a third reading tomorrow morning, ...

Shrimp trawlers fuel up and leave the creek for the open waters of the Atlantic before returning with their catch. On June 19, several boats were tied up at the commercial docks on Shem Creek.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Commercial shrimp season is set to open at the beginning of June in South Carolina, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Shrimp trawling season will open ...

“White boot warriors” — commercial fishermen known for their distinctive and practical rubber boots — are returning to the sea in strong numbers this spring in search of white shrimp ...

Some reports estimate that shrimp trawlers collect 4 pounds of by-catch for every pound of shrimp. ... Commercial fishermen have a fair complaint that the proposed ban has come up with little notice.

The closure won’t come as a surprise to commercial shrimp fisherman, Brunson says. “As long as they are still catching marketable shrimp, they want to be working,” he said.

“White boot warriors” — commercial fishermen known for their distinctive and practical rubber boots — are returning to the sea in strong numbers this spring in search of white shrimp ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The North Carolina Senate approved a bill Thursday that bans commercial shrimp trawling in inshore waters, including sounds. Sen ...

In 2021, the commercial harvest was more than 330 million pounds, and worth nearly $87 million. Trawlers are one of a few gear-types that harvest cod. Longline and pot are two other predominant ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Commercial shrimp season is set to open at the beginning of June in South Carolina, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Shrimp trawling season will open ...

North Carolina Senate approves a ban on inshore shrimp trawling, sparking backlash from commercial fishermen and debate among coastal lawmakers.