fishing

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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

The team says more research is needed to understand how these changes could affect marine ecosystems elsewhere, including the North Atlantic and important commercial fishing regions.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

A retired salesman once told me that sales is like fishing — you wait patiently for the right moment.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

He added: "Our darling boy Declan was a funny and outgoing young man who loved his fishing and his football. He had a very cheeky smile and the personality to match."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“I would do that, except my ice saw went into the water along with my fishing spear when you slid into the hole.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el