Category Archives: Environment

Shark Smart

Shark Smart In the previous post, I noted the number of hooked fish being cut off by sharks. Yeah its surprising, a totally new thing here in Southern New England. But the flip side of this coin is the serious … Continue reading

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Sharks Eating Stripers in Long Island Sound

Sharks Eating Stripers in Long Island Sound? By now you may have read some reports of stripers being bit in half by sharks, right here in Long Island Sound. May sound a little odd, but its true. Two tears ago … Continue reading

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Hammerhead Shark on Nantucket Island

Hammerhead Shark on Nantucket Island Recently a hammerhead shark put in quite show on Nantucket. While not unheard of, hammerheads sharks are rare on Nantucket Island. Their normal range is in Tropical waters, from 37 degrees south to 40 degree … Continue reading

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Long Island Sound Continues to Decline

Long Island Sound Continues to Decline Back in March, a report was released concerning the health of Long Island Sound. It was authored by Hannes Baumann, Assistant Professor of Marine Science for the University of Connecticut and Jacob Snyder -a … Continue reading

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Some Fish are Weird

If you fish in the same area, year after year, you pretty much know all the local fish.  Face it. There are only so many species you’re apt to cross paths with. And you get familiarized with them one and … Continue reading

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