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Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific.  Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
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Akashinga women rangers fight poaching in Zimbabwe's Phundundu Wildlife Area

Akashinga women rangers fight poaching in Zimbabwe's Phundundu Wildlife Area | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The Akashinga, or “brave ones,” survived abuse and exploitation. Now, armed and trained like special forces, they're protecting the country’s most iconic wildlife.
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Law Enforcement Officer Fatally Shot By Suspected Poacher

Law Enforcement Officer Fatally Shot By Suspected Poacher | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
In this week’s crime blotter: a bust gone wrong, a butterfly smuggling ring, and a scooter pangolin heist.
PIRatE Lab's insight:
Reminders that enforcement is not without its difficulties and is never a "slam dunk."
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Busted! Google Earth reveals weir fishing is "grossly underreported", could be 6x official number

Busted! Google Earth reveals weir fishing is "grossly underreported", could be 6x official number | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
One of the big problems with fighting overfishing is that the quality of the data is often bad. A lot of fishing takes place off the books.
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Great use of publically available satellite images.

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Sea Shepherd's New Custom Anti-Poaching Behemoth Touches Saltwater

Sea Shepherd's New Custom Anti-Poaching Behemoth Touches Saltwater | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
“Poachers beware; here she comes.”
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The fact Sea Shepherd had to go to a Turkish boat yard speaks volumes.  Also it highlights how a reality television show can bolster incomes of previously marginal groups and give them new life to influence policy and management.
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How Does Destroying Fish Compare To Shredding Documents, Legally?

A Supreme Court case argued Wednesday is about obstruction of justice — and fish. The prosecution says the law used to convict its client only bars document destruction. The justices aren't so sure.
PIRatE Lab's insight:

Sure...destroying fish must be legal. What a joke.

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