Commission recommends variance for Keesler Air Force Base living-shoreline project The DMR advisory commission recommended approval of a variance allowing installation of a 1.35-mile living shoreline and rock breakwaters along Keesler Air Force Base and the adjacent VA Medical Center shoreline after staff concluded impacts meet regulatory criteria.

A significant step towards protecting our coastlines: the commission has recommended a variance for a living-shoreline project at Keesler Air Force Base to combat erosion!

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Virginia Commission Expands Eastern Shore Shrimp Trawl Licenses and Adjusts Regulations Commission increases shrimp trawl licenses from 12 to 26 and extends fishing season start date.

Virginia's shrimp fishery is about to undergo major changes with an increase in trawl licenses and an earlier fishing season—what does this mean for local fishers?

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Local Officials Propose New Licensing Areas to Preserve Virginia Beach Establishments Officials advocate for distinct licensing areas to protect Virginia Beach's established zones.

Virginia's fishing landscape is about to change as officials propose new licensing zones to support local fishermen and preserve beloved coastal operations.

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Rappahannock Committee Proposes New Oyster Harvest Rotation Strategies for Areas 7 and 10 Committee recommends new management zones for Rappahannock oyster harvest starting next season.

Big changes are on the horizon for oyster harvesting in the Rappahannock River, with proposed new management zones that could reshape local fishing practices!

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ASMFC Board sets course for striped bass stock rebuilding through public engagement ASMFC Board outlines 2024-2026 striped bass removal strategies and public comment timeline.

Virginia's fish populations are at a crossroads as the ASMFC unveils bold strategies to rebuild striped bass stocks—will you make your voice heard?

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Virginia commission approves extended gillnet season for Spanish mackerel and bluefish The commission votes to extend drift gillnet season from May 1 to October 15.

Virginia's Marine Resources Commission just approved a game-changing extended gillnet season for Spanish mackerel and bluefish, empowering local fishermen while prioritizing sustainable practices!

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Virginia fishermen report catastrophic decline in striped bass populations Virginia and Maryland face severe declines in striped bass and menhaden populations due to mismanagement.

Virginia's striped bass populations are plummeting, raising alarms about an impending ecological disaster that could devastate both the environment and local fishing livelihoods.

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Marine Planning Committee discusses impact of energy orders on West Coast fisheries Committee highlights executive orders affecting offshore oil leasing and fisheries management.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is at a crossroads, grappling with controversial executive orders that could reshape energy policy and threaten West Coast fisheries.

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Florida House bill targets spiny lobster regulations and workers' compensation violations Florida House bill 1017 addresses penalties for spiny lobster harvesting and workers' compensation violations.

Florida's House Bill 1017 could reshape the commercial fishing landscape and crack down on workers' compensation fraud—will this protect small fishers or sink their livelihoods?

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Senators Warnick and Shoemaker clash over competing clam bills in public hearings Senators introduce competing state clam bills during public hearings on Senate Bill 5485.

A spirited showdown brewed in the Senate as Senators Warnick and Shoemaker introduced competing clam bills, sparking laughter and rivalry over gooey ducks and razor clams!

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