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Gulf & South Atlantic

Retired fishing vessel, G.P. Chauvin spent years catching menhaden, but is now sunk off from Mississippi to become an artificial reef

Retired menhaden boats to serve as artificial reefs

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Hurricane Idalia is forecast to come ashore in Florida's Big Bend region Wednesday morning. National Hurricane Center graphic.

Florida’s Big Bend coast in Hurricane Idalia’s sights

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Texas flag flying in the wind — Photo by Pete Alexopoulos on Unsplash

Unwritten Texas policy fends off pollution complaints

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South Atlantic red snapper — South Atlantic red snapper. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

2023 commercial red snapper season closed

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La. shrimpers seek emergency declaration from governor

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Bill calls for increased funding for imported shrimp inspections

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Fla. congressman joins red snapper research team

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'Crazy tough' shrimper makes raft from debris after boat sinks

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Marina in Florida — Photo by Anita Denunzio on Unsplash

Fla. congressmen makes case for red snapper fishery

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Editorial: Commercial fishing avoids being gaffed once more

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The Corps of Engineers opened the Bonnet Carré Spillway twice in 2019 to divert flood waters headed down the Mississippi River toward New Orleans. Corps of Engineers photo.

Mississippi opens financial aid for fishermen affected by 2019 Bonnet Carré diversion