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Jan. temps put summer shrimp haul at risk. What’s behind SC’s decision to help?
A prolonged cold snap has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to take action to protect juvenile shrimp wintering in ...
Maine Dept of Marine Resources announces applicants to participate in Northern Shrimp winter sampling research program
Applicants were chosen after a board reviewed experience, the desired region to fish in, and if the applicant’s boat has ...
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Groups Sue to Prevent Imperiled Sea Turtles From Drowning in Fishing Nets
WASHINGTON— Conservation groups filed a lawsuit today to prevent sea turtles from drowning when they get caught in shrimp trawl nets in the Gulf of Mexico and southeast Atlantic. Earthjustice filed ...
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Norway developing eco-friendly trawl technology
One trawler operating off the West coast of Norway and a shrimp trawler fishing in the Oslo fjord in Eastern Norway are helping to develop the new trawl technology. According to the Norwegian ...
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Editor’s choice: New shrimp, turbot trawler headed home to Canada; China raises import tariffs
First was the news that a brand new shrimp and turbot trawler for Canada's Baffin Fisheries is finally en route to its new home after a nearly three-month delay. The Innuksuk II sailed out of ...
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Feds to Be Sued for Weakening Sea Turtle Protections
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Conservation groups issued a formal notice today of their intent to sue the National Marine Fisheries Service for drastically weakening rules that prevent sea turtles from dying ...
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The endangered reptile was probably a by-catch victim, unintentionally caught by a shrimp trawler, and then discarded. When Nick spotted American black vultures descending to feed, he seized the ...