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2023 Alabama oyster gardening season is underway

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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By: Emily McCay / Published: Jul 13, 2023

NOAA Fisheries releases 2022 Status of Stocks report

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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By: Marcus Drymon / Published: Jul 03, 2023

Depredation on descender devices: An update

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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By: Amanda Jargowsky / Published: May 13, 2023