fishing

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Within hours of carrying the first telegram across the English Channel in 1850, the earliest “submarine telegraph”—27 miles of copper wire wrapped in a rubbery substance called gutta percha—was broken by a fishing trawler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

And on top of that: fishing, boating, mineral extraction, and protection from underground toxins that could blanket Utah’s most heavily populated area and drive everyone away—not just from Box Elder, but from the state altogether.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

"Their elongated snouts, numerous teeth and long, flexible necks suggest adaptations for fishing, similar to modern herons," Dr. Motta explains.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber said fuel costs are "a real and significant pressure for our hard-working farming and fishing businesses".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Some dived below, while others swam toward floating jerricans that served as buoys on a fishing net.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo