The Blessing of the Fleet began 41 years ago as a celebration of one St. Mary's community, its history and the start of oyster season. It still is, but things are different. This year's event, held ...

Many of the boats docked at Prestige Oysters Inc. in Hopedale are from Texas. 'Most of your people here are just starting to come back after Katrina, and then you've got an influx of out-of-state ...

Three people were rescued from the Long Island Sound on Monday when the boat they were on started sinking about two miles off the coast of Milford, leaving one person in critical condition. The ...

Oyster farmers, quahoggers, and other small commercial fishing operations compete with pleasure boats for space at marinas. With nowhere to keep their boats, would-be oyster growers can't get new ...

TEXAS CITY — The dreary, gray weather matched oysterman Johny Jurisich’s mood. This time of year, when workers prepare boats ahead of the Nov. 1 start of Texas’ oyster season, used to feel exciting.

My wife and I spent $320 on a hatchery and boat tour at Island Creek Oysters in Massachusetts. I loved seeing the surrounding bay and shellfish-processing stations from the boat. Overall, I think the ...

Fires destroyed three boats at the Oyster Point Marina in South San Francisco on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The South San Francisco Fire Department said dispatchers received a call at about ...

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies rescued a group of people after their boat became stuck on an oyster bed near Apollo Beach. The rescue happened just after midnight ...