@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialBarnstable's committee is grappling with the complex rules of quahog dredging and the controversial issue of contaminated clam relays—are trusted harvesters the solution or a public health risk?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialOyster season is just around the corner, opening on November 4, but be cautious—some areas remain closed and new nonnative clams have been spotted!
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialMike Conte's ambitious plan to cultivate up to 50,000 oysters off Shelter Island faces pushback from local fishermen concerned about navigation conflicts and fishing pressures.
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialA new proposal could reshape Maine's aquaculture industry by requiring farms to source seed locally, amid rising concerns over algal issues linked to out-of-state suppliers.
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@cityfeedandsupply.bsky.socialThursday is here, and so is Red's Best fish! This week we have New England-caught Halibut and Hake, and North American Farmed Salmon #NewEnglandSeafood #SustainableFishing
@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialDiscover how a new interactive dashboard can reveal fishing revenue and vessel data with just a few clicks!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialA significant step towards sustainable fishing has been taken as the commission approves new rules aligning state trout and kokanee regulations with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.
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@asianewstoday.bsky.social36 Zone C3 Vessels Licensed, 70 Targeted By 2030 To Boost Tuna Industry #TunaIndustry #FishingVessels #SustainableFishing #MarineEconomy #Malaysia
@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialTaylor County commissioners have turned down a crucial $300,000 grant and consultant contract that could shape the future of Steinhatchee's commercial fishing industry, sparking heated debate among locals.
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@breakingnews06.bsky.socialUK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF #BluefinTuna #WildlifeConservation #NatureRecovery #WWF #SustainableFishing
@citizenptnewsva.bsky.socialThe Crab Management Advisory Committee has postponed a crucial decision on terrapin excluder devices, sparking heated debates on how to protect wildlife while balancing recreational fishing needs.
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@citizenptnewsva.bsky.socialMature female blue crabs are now classified as "depleted," raising concerns about their future despite fishing levels remaining sustainable.
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@wilayahmy.bsky.socialBudget 2027: NEKMAT Calls for Modern Fishing Vessels, Technology and Equipment Upgrades #Fishing #Fishermen #FishingIndustry #MarineTechnology #SustainableFishing
@birdlifemarine.bsky.socialAbstracts for presentations, workshops, and posters open until 31/01/27. Successful applicants will be notified in advance of the deadline for early bird registrations on 01/06/27.
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialNorth Carolina's commercial red drum fishery has been navigating strict regulations and a 250,000-pound catch cap for over three decades – but is it enough to sustain the species?
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@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialThe northern red drum stock is safe for now, but rising fishing mortality trends could spell trouble—are we fishing smarter or just harder?
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@citizenptnewsms.bsky.socialMississippi's Marine Fisheries is set to propose significant changes to stabilize the commercial spotted sea trout fishery, including a potential quota increase and tighter endorsement qualifications.
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@citizenptnewsva.bsky.socialVirginia's commission has greenlit funding for a crucial diamondback terrapin habitat-mapping project while turning down a vital derelict-crab-pot removal initiative, raising questions about conservation priorities.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialThe council has officially transitioned two trawl gear exemptions into regulations, enhancing operational flexibility for fishermen, but they’ve hit pause on the controversial sale of recreational fish waste.
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