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fishery management

Florida wants more red snapper fishing days but not everyone agrees

April 12, 2026

Florida recently asked for a special permit to let more people fish for red snapper off its Atlantic coast this year. Instead of just two days like last time, anglers could fish for 39 days if the plan gets approved. The state says it can run this program well and that more days would help local fis

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Oyster Management: A State-by-State Showdown

April 18, 2025

Oysters are the unsung heroes of coastal and marine ecosystems. They clean water, create homes for other sea creatures, and protect shorelines. But how do you keep oyster populations healthy while also allowing people to harvest them? That's the tricky balance that five U. S. Gulf of Mexico states a