The catch of a 30lb dolphin (mahi-mahi) earned St. Thomas angler, Gilbert Laban, Top Angler and a $1,000 cash prize at the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club’s 20th Annual Dolphin Derby, sponsored by Budget Car & Truck Rental. Fishing aboard the 34ft Calypso, Emanuel, with charter Capt. Alvin Turbe at the helm, Laban caught his…
Coastal residents have reported seeing an increase in the numbers of dolphins stranded on the beaches over the last year. A few survive; the majority are not so fortunate. Although this is not the first incidence of dolphins in trouble, concern is growing among professional marine wildlife managers about what is happening and why. More…
Dolphinfish, also called mahi-mahi and dorado, are one of the most important offshore recreational species in the Caribbean and Atlantic. In Puerto Rico, this fish is the most landed in terms of weight of any other species of its kind. This means that dolphinfish are not only a major protein source but sustain a burgeoning sport…
Online Registration for 4th Annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys/University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Tournament Now Open at www.canesfish.com NFL Hall of Famer and University of Miami football great Michael Irvin will host the 4th Annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys/University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF) Celebrity…
The temperatures are still hot, but there is a subtle change that takes place in the month of September. All fish are basically put on notice that fall patterns are pending. Just a few minutes less of daylight makes all the difference to those down under. This is not the month for migrations; it’s the…