Local development regulations are often construed as being simply about community aesthetics. However, these regulations encompass far more than just aesthetics. Development regulations, such as building codes and elevation requirements, serve to...
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Oyster Gardening in Alabama is underway! Sites in Little Lagoon and Mobile Bay received their oysters the first week of June. Oysters will remain under the care of the gardeners for the next 4-6 months, after which they will be picked up and planted...
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Sustainable fisheries are vital to healthy marine ecosystems, the longevity of our marine resources, and a prosperous economy. NOAA Fisheries recently released the 2022 Status of Stocks report, which highlights the progress made by NOAA Fisheries...
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Coastal marsh and dune systems provide communities with important ecological and economic benefits. Native marsh and dune habitats increase biodiversity, improve local water quality and enhance aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Economically,...
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Depredation, the partial or complete removal of a captured fish by a non-target species, is one of the most pressing issues facing Gulf of Mexico fishermen of all sectors – recreational, commercial and charter-for-hire.
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While the Gulf of Mexico is home to a diverse assemblage of coastal sharks, the great hammerhead is perhaps the most iconic. Growing a maximum of sixteen feet long, this species is long-lived and is distinguishable by its large, sickle-shaped dorsal...
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