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Another New Jersey survey shows sharp plunge in support for offshore wind

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Atlantic Sturgeon. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Sturgeon making comeback in Va. river

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Ocean quahogs, among the longest-lived of marine species, are showing evidence of radically changing growth rates from warming ocean waters. SCEMFIS photo.

Ocean quahog growth rates ‘radically altered’ by climate change, studies find

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This wooden Chesapeake Bay deadrise crab boat may be the last to be hauled on the old Alex Burrell railway in Urbanna,Va. as new owners consider buying a Travelift. Larry Chowning photo.

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Historic marine railways fading away

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North Atlantic Right Whale jumping out of the water. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

NOAA announces plan for IRA funding for North Atlantic right whales

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Governors warn Biden offshore wind projects ‘increasingly at risk of failing’

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The 40-foot fiberglass-over-wood Spandex was delivered by Kinnamon Construction in Tilghman, Md., to a Virginia waterman. Larry Chowning photo

How fast can you dock your deadrise boat?

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The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council started a process to allow on-demand or 'ropeless' gear in the black sea bass trap fishery from North Carolina to Florida. Photo by Bryan Fluech, UGA Marine Extension/Georgia Sea Grant.

South Atlantic council opens door to ‘ropeless’ fish trap gear

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Hurricane Lee as of Wednesday 9/13/23. Photo Courtesy of NOAA/NESDIS/STAR.

Hurricane Lee's forecasted impact: major effects expected in Maine

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The Empire Wind project is planned for two phases, totaling a potential 2.76 gigawatts production, with power export cables to New York City and Long Island. BOEM graphic.

BOEM completes environmental review for Empire Wind; developers seek 54 percent more money for NY power

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The Virginia General Assembly approved $250,000 Sept. 6 to support and encourage blue catfish processing, flash freezing, harvesting and infrastructure projects in an effort to enhance the growth of a blue catfish fishery in Virginia. Larry Chowning photo

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Virginia looks to expand blue catfish fishery and processing

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