Coastal Restoration
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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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Scottish whale found dead with 220 pound 'ball' of garbage in stomach

Scottish whale found dead with 220 pound 'ball' of garbage in stomach | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
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Whales, Sea Turtles, Seals: The Unintended Catch Of Abandoned Fishing Gear

Whales, Sea Turtles, Seals: The Unintended Catch Of Abandoned Fishing Gear | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
An endangered whale was found dead over the weekend, entangled in derelict fishing gear. Such incidents have been on the rise in recent years. A new California law aims to combat the problem.
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Beached Whale in Davao Shows Us What Our Trash Does to Marine Life

Beached Whale in Davao Shows Us What Our Trash Does to Marine Life | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The recent news of a beached sperm whale in Davao should alarm everyone with its theorized cause of death. The 38.8 foot male was found in front of a resort in Babak, Island Garden City of Samal last Saturday. An autopsy report by Darrell Blatchley of D'Bone Collector Museum revealed that the cause of death…
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Holy crud!  This is craaaaazy!
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Blue whale believed tangled in fishing line may be in Mexico

Blue whale believed tangled in fishing line may be in Mexico | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
A blue whale that is believed to be tangled in fishing line may be in Mexican waters, authorities said Monday.
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That sucker is moving.  Even with a table of lines and traps hanging off of him/her.

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