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Oysters called 'hope on the half shell' for Chesapeake

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Studies point to challenges facing Chesapeake stripers

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Horseshoe crabs come ashore by the thousands to breed in spring at Mispillion Harbor, Del., and other Delaware Bay beaches. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Gregory Breese photo.

Endangered species listing sought for horseshoe crabs

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Atlantic scallop landed on deck. Ben Hayden photo.

More scallop landings for 2024; more frequent VMS reporting

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Pogies swimming near the surface in a harbor with the reflection of two boats on the water. Photo by TFolsom99999 on Shutterstock

Science at center of fight over menhaden

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New York State cancelled provisional power agreements tiehr three offshore wind developers, shown here as areas in red, yellow and light blue. BOEM graphic.

Farther offshore, next New York Bight wind leases still draw opponents

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Super Bowl Sunday: Crab and Artichoke Dip

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A personal watercraft rider circles inside a purse seine set by the crew of the menhaden steamer Rappahannock Sept. 23, 2023, in what fishermen say was a third case of crews being harassed last summer. Menhaden Fisheries Coalition video image.

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Virginia advances legislation against harassing fishermen

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Omega fishermen working a purse net in Chesapeake Bay. Larry Chowning photo.

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Virginia lawmakers delay menhaden study proposal

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Disappointment, frustration as Va. lawmakers punt on menhaden study

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Delaware to adjust striper season

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