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Weems & Plath will continue operating at its Annapolis location despite its headquarters being sold to the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Photo by Weems & Plath

Marine equipment store to stay in Annapolis after being sold

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In early Sept., around 24,000 dead menhaden were discovered in the Baltimore Harbor. Photo by Jay Gao on Shutterstock

Massive fish kill in Baltimore Harbor highlights deepening Chesapeake Bay crisis

Carli Stewart

Delaware county launches program to aid oyster farmers

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Md. wind project approval marks 10th off U.S.

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Summer flounder. NEFSC photo.

Comment sought on summer flounder rules changes

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Virginia’s Crab Management Advisory Committee recommended that the state Marine Resources Commission not reopen the crab dredge fishery. Larry Chowning photo.

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Virginia crab advisors recommend against winter dredge season

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US Wind to offer compensation to Maryland fishermen

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Myles Cockrell of Heathsville, Va., built this 20-foot skiff out of PVC materials for a commercial pound net fisherman. Larry Chowning photo.

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PVC gives new life to sharpies and skiffs

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Photo by All About BIrds

Reports of nest failures stir Chesapeake osprey advocates

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After a mechanical failure Aug. 17, Cape May County, N.J. officials kept the Middle Thorofare drawbridge locked open to permit continued fishing boat access to the Port of Cape May/Wildwood. Lund's Fisheries photo.

Cape May keeps drawbridge open for fishing traffic

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County commissioners approved a dredging project for the West Ocean City harbor channel, which will be funded by a $275,000 grant from the Tri-County Council. Photo by OceanCity.com

Worcester County plans to dredge harbor, support local economy

Carli Stewart