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With Boats Stuck in Harbor Because of COVID-19, Will Fish Bounce Back?

By theoceandigest on April 9, 2020

April 8, 2020 By Tristram Korten Smithsonian Magazine
The pandemic has left many unable to leave harbor, creating a window for fishing grounds to recover from years of overfishing

Tracking Whales by Satellite to Help Them Avoid Potentially Deadly Entanglements

By theoceandigest on March 2, 2020

March 2, 2020 By Tom Yulsman Discover
Whales attracted to commercial fishing operations and other human activities can wind up in real trouble. A young Norwegian researcher is trying to help.

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