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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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Record Level of Maritime Smuggling Moving North Along California Coast

Record Level of Maritime Smuggling Moving North Along California Coast | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.maritime-executive.com - August 25, 2021 12:38 PM
The level of maritime smuggling activity has increased significantly, reaching record levels alon
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While this seems out of the blue compared to other topics, illegal activites may actively threaten endangered wildlife or dunes that need to be protected from human interaction. 
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Sheriff’s deputy who helped Codfather to spend year in prison

Sheriff’s deputy who helped Codfather to spend year in prison | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.undercurrentnews.com - October 23, 2017 11:13 AM
You may also like: Parts of four Rafael boats, 34 permits to be seized as judge spares scallop vessels Permit banking threat helped drive Canastra Rafael deal   Scallop auction owners reach $93m agreement for Codfather fleet Council to NOAA: […]
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Guinean Sailors Arrested after Clash with Sierra

From www.marinelink.com - May 26, 2016 9:29 AM

Sierra Leone was holding 11 Guineans including military personnel in custody on Wednesday following a confrontation at sea

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Another example of the prevalence of illegal fishing across national jurisdictions, this time in Africa.

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Law Enforcement Officer Fatally Shot By Suspected Poacher

Law Enforcement Officer Fatally Shot By Suspected Poacher | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From news.nationalgeographic.com - April 10, 2016 1:58 PM
In this week’s crime blotter: a bust gone wrong, a butterfly smuggling ring, and a scooter pangolin heist.
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Reminders that enforcement is not without its difficulties and is never a "slam dunk."
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Wildlife cops bust black market crab ring

Wildlife cops bust black market crab ring | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.king5.com - January 10, 2014 5:45 AM
Wildlife cops bust black market crab ring
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BLAINE, Wash.

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Critically Endangered Turtle Rescue on Earth Day –

Critically Endangered Turtle Rescue on Earth Day – | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From seashepherd.org - May 18, 2018 12:32 PM
Sea Shepherd crew saves the life of an adult leatherback turtle entangled in illegal gillnet in the Upper Gulf of California, Mexico - a Federally Protected and UNESCO listed Area. https://youtu.be/rgWw8sH05Os SAN FELIPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA MEXICO – April 22th, 2018 Earth Day – 1:41 pm PST, while patrolling the Vaquita Refuge, Sea Shepherd Vessel M/V Farley Mowat came…
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Searching for Montenegro's Illegal Blast Fishermen - VICE INTL - VICE Video

From video.vice.com - December 21, 2016 2:34 PM
VICE Serbia tries to track down the fishermen who use military-grade explosives to catch fish, despite the health risks and environmental damage it causes.
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Viral photos of decapitated shark prompt state investigation

Viral photos of decapitated shark prompt state investigation | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.latimes.com - May 11, 2016 7:57 PM
Viral photographs of a decapitated shark have sparked an investigation by authorities in Newport Beach.
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We are seeing an interesting trend with social media.  Often associated with sparking discussions or investigations in to human-on-human conflicts, we are seeing more and more wildlife confrontations or wildlife abuse being brought to light with this new accoutrement of our modern society.
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Oakland crab poachers had hidden compartments

Oakland crab poachers had hidden compartments | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.sfgate.com - August 23, 2014 2:52 PM
Minh Tran, who has a record of infractions and misdemeanor convictions for state Fish and Game Code violations, was sentenced to 10 days in jail, three years of probation and a $20,580 fine. A state Fish and Wildlife warden spotted the couple Feb. 14 as they arrived at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay in their 18-foot Boston Whaler powerboat. The warden saw 20 crabs in an open ice chest but found 16 more in a canvas bag in the boat's anchor compartment, authorities said.
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Secret compartments, eh?

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Fishermen declare war on Cape York sea pirates, backed by Chinese crime gangs, who are plundering GBarrierReef

Fishermen declare war on Cape York sea pirates, backed by Chinese crime gangs, who are plundering GBarrierReef | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.couriermail.com.au - January 7, 2014 2:28 AM
PIRATES are pillaging the tip of Australia's Great Barrier Reef in an illegal fishing blitz backed by Chinese-organised crime syndicates.

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