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Explore the new Coastal Alabama Back Bay Blueway

Coastal Alabama is home to a variety of waterways that provide nature and watersport lovers an opportunity to explore a plethora of unique ecosystems including back bays, lakes and lagoons. The new Coastal Alabama Back Bay Blueway spans the cities...

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By: Phillip Hinesley / Published: Jul 31, 2019

Fish Aging 101

When you hear the word aging, what comes to mind? In day-to-day conversation, we use aging to describe the process of growing old. However, aging also means determining the age of something. In fact, aging fishes is one of the most important parts...

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By: Amanda Jefferson / Published: Jul 19, 2019

Fairhope Docks preserves working waterfront

The Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast has a long tradition of working waterfronts, small towns that produce some of the best seafood in the world. Over the years, however, changes in the way we use the land and pressures from development have meant...

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By: Jody Thompson / Published: Jul 11, 2019

Sounding a warning on new siren protection

The release of a December 2018 study brought a local myth to life. On Dec. 5, 2018, researchers announced confirmation of new species of salamander, the reticulated siren. For decades this species has been somewhat of a myth in Southern Alabama and...

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By: Christine Alexander and Alex Dominguez / Published: Jul 03, 2019