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Many coastal communities in the region depend heavily on fish for food, income, and cultural practices, which raises concerns about the long-term effects of consuming contaminated seafood.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

Great whites are one of more than 20 Mediterranean shark species protected under international law, meaning it is illegal to fish for them or to sell them.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

He said Beckstrom loved to hunt and fish for bass and bluegill and ride four-wheelers on trails through the mountains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Kawahara had planned to fish for tuna near Oregon, Brown said, and then planned to fish for salmon.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025

Selkie slipped back into the water to fish for her supper.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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