PROVINCETOWN, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The Center for Coastal Studies issued the following news release: The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) begins field work this week to locate, remove, document, and properly dispose of lost, abandoned or discarded fishing gear in Cape Cod Bay. Removal and Interception of Derelict Fishing Gear from Cape Cod Bay Right Whale Critical Habitat is an 18-month project operated by the CCS Marine Debris & Plastics Program with support from the National Fish and W  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 25 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Despite unprecedented market losses, Maine fishermen earned over a half billion dollars for their catch in 2020. Valued at $516,796,614, the ex-vessel value of Maine's commercially harvested marine resources was the ninth highest on record. "Maine fishermen and seafood dealers weathered one of the most difficult years in memory, but through hard work and an unwavering dedication to quality, they were able  more

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, March 23 -- The National Geographic Society issued the following news release on March 22, 2021: Yesterday, National Geographic Pristine Seas, the Organization for Cetacean Conservation (OCC) and the Government of Uruguay departed from La Paloma, in the department of Rocha, on an expedition to conduct scientific research in oceanic areas off the coast of Uruguay that are being considered for protection. Uruguay's ocean territory is home to many incredible marine species su  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), along with thirty-six colleagues, wrote to Mark Emmert, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), to demand answers and accountability for the recently reported disparate treatment of women's and men's teams in the Division One championship tournaments. The letter enumerates the reported disparities including stark differences in the condi  more