FLORIDA: Snapper fishing ban gets final OK; affects fishermen in Florida, Georgia
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A federal plan to shut down bottom fishing in a large area off Florida’s east coast has won a final approval, raising fears of lost work among fishermen in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
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Grant to preserve eastern Maine fishing wharf
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LUBEC, Maine—The site of a former sardine plant in eastern Maine is being preserved on a permanent basis for commercial fishing uses.
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LETTER: Ferrante, Tierney are keys for fishing industry
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To the [Gloucester Times] editor:
I would like to express my support for Ann-Margaret Ferrante for the position of state representative.
I know Ann-Margaret to be a dedicated and determined representative of our local fishermen and fishing industry. Personally, as a seafood industry member, I have seen Ann-Margaret make great strides with tremendous effort and assertiveness in our struggles. She has truly been an incredible force in the pursuit of a better future for all in our community.
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Gloucester Consultant sees new hopes for harbor
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Mt. Auburn Associates was hired to produce an economic development plan highlighting the harbor's economic potential while adhering to the constraints of the Designated Port Area and current zoning.
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Another fish kill strikes the First Coast
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Only months after a massive redfish kill hit the St. Johns River, more dead fish are popping up in the water. The victims this time are sore-covered bait fish. Reports of the dead fish began coming in last week, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is currently testing water and fish samples at a state laboratory.
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