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Gulf & South Atlantic

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Editorial: N.C. shrimp industry needs governor's support

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Miss. study seeks reduction in mortality of discarded crabs

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Pogy spills place menhaden industry in spotlight

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Analysis: Explaining N.C.’s floundering flounder season

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Scientists hope to buy time to save coral reefs dying from heat

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Commentary: N.C. seafood consumers must consider source

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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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Mississippi to vote on new commercial rules

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2023 Highliner, Jimmy Hull. Commercial fisherman, captain, and small business owner in Florida.

2023 Highliners at a glance: Jimmy Hull

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Pink shrimp. Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

N.C. shrimpers echo plea for help in face of imports

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Robbie Pollock’s son Chris tried his hand at other trades for a while, but came back to the water where he catches oysters with his wife Brittany and their children, and pulls crab traps with his father. Spence Harrison photo.

The Tip of the Tong

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