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Fishing In Norfolk, Virginia

4/11/2023 - By Adam Young, Our US Harbors Fishing Expert Norfolk, Virginia is a fantastic destination for anglers, offering a diverse range of fishing opportunities for both land-based and boat fishing.  With its prime location on the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding rivers and tributaries, Norfolk provides ample fishing options for both… SEE MORE
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Inbreeding Contributes to Decline of Endangered Killer Whales

4/10/2023 - By fisheries.noaa.gov. New genome sequencing shows Southern Residents are highly inbred. The small size and isolation of the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales in the Pacific Northwest have led to high levels of inbreeding. This inbreeding has contributed to their decline, which has continued as surrounding killer whale populations… SEE MORE
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You’ll Probably Never Get to See, Let Alone Touch, Sea Silk

4/9/2023 - By NATASHA FROST. SEA SILK SOUNDS LIKE THE stuff of legend. Harvested from rare clams, this thread flashes gold in the sunlight, weighs almost nothing, and comes with a heavy load of misunderstanding, misinterpretation, and misinformation. But the fiber itself is no myth. Its flaxen strands come from Pinna nobilis, or the pen shell,… SEE MORE
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Buying crucial time in climate change fight

4/8/2023 - By Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer. MethaneSAT satellite will spot global sources of methane emissions, which in many cases can be halted with relatively simple fixes For Steven Wofsy, the satellite is worth sticking around for. Wofsy, an atmospheric scientist who spent decades investigating climate change, could be enjoying retired life… SEE MORE
San Diego Bay Inshore Fishing by James Wheeler

Fishing in San Diego, California

4/7/2023 - By Adam Young. Our US Harbors Fishing Expert San Diego may be known for its idyllic climate and popular beaches, but you would be amiss to overlook the fantastic fishing opportunities in this southern California city.  WIth its fantastic weather, and access to the rich waters of the Pacific ocean, San… SEE MORE
Seals SeaLions Infographic by NOAA

Is It a Seal or a Sea Lion?

4/6/2023 - By fisheries.noaa.gov. Seals and sea lions are both pinnipeds, but there are distinct characteristics to tell them apart. Seals and sea lions, along with walruses, belong to a group of marine mammals called “pinnipeds.” Pinniped means fin or flipper-footed in Latin. These animals spend the majority of their time in… SEE MORE