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Gulf & South Atlantic

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N.C. group launching gear recovery program

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National Fisherman’s 2023 Highliners award ceremony

Kirk Moore

Alabama Marine Resources Division biologist Jason Herrmann, counts oysters, oyster drills, and cultch in a sample from one of the state’s reefs. The absence of spat is causing concern about the next couple of seasons. Alabama MRD photo.

Staying alive in Alabama’s oyster fishery

Paul Molyneaux

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U.S. shrimpers making a case for their catch

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Wesmac Custom Boats launched the 50-foot tuna boat Sharpe Hooks last spring with a pair of 1150-hp Caterpillar C18 main engines that get her up to about 32 knots. Wesmac Custom Boats photo.

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Texas-bound tuna boat under construction in Maine

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Black grouper at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: NOAA National Ocean Service

Enhancing Conservation Efforts for South Atlantic Gag and Black Grouper: The Final Rule on Catch Levels and Management Measures

Carli Stewart

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Rejection of 10-knot limit in Gulf hailed as defeat of 'far left'

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Stone crab. Collier County Sea Grant Extension photo

New regulations aim to protect Florida’s stone crab population

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Fresh oysters in a pile. Photo by Ben Stern on Unsplash

Texas Oyster Season Kick-off Announced for November 1

Carli Stewart

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Bill to prevent red snapper shutdown passes committee

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La. Seafood Safety Task Force considers labeling laws

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