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The Highs and Lows of Black Cod

Ocean Conservancy

This blog was written by Michele Conrad, advisor to Ocean Conservancy on achieving priority fish conservation and ecosystem goals on the West Coast. As a former state ocean policy manager, Michele represented the State of Washington on the Pacific Fishery Management Council for 15 years before starting her own consultancy.

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Maine Gov. Mills Signs Bill to Procure 3 GW of Offshore Wind by 2040

Law and Environment

I thank the legislators and stakeholders who, through collaboration and compromise, have positioned Maine to pursue offshore wind in a manner that puts all Maine workers and businesses on a level playing field, invites investments in critical port infrastructure, and importantly, respects those who rely on the ocean for their livelihoods.

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8 New Videos Feature Ecosystem And Community-Focused Research By PA Sea Grant; Research Grant Proposals Due Feb. 14

PA Environment Daily

The production was made possible through funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Research Grants The timing of the launch aligns with Pennsylvania Sea Grants recent announcement of research funding available for 2026-2028 and the request for research proposals.

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US 2024 Election: Florida braces for impacts as one of the most powerful hurricanes of 2024 prepares to make landfall

A Greener Life

Current ocean heat in the Gulf of Mexico. There is no Florida gubernatorial election until 2026, and Marco Rubio’s senate seat election is not before 2028. Photo credit: The Weather Channel. By Anders Lorenzen Florida is one of the US states most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

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Why You Should Care About The Latest IPCC Report | BreezoMeter

Breezometer

Recent findings from the World Meteorological Organization predict a 50:50 chance at least one year between 2022 and 2026 will exceed 1.5°C The changes to the world's oceans include warming, more frequent marine heatwaves, ocean acidification, and reduced oxygen levels. C above pre-industrial levels. According to the IPCC, 1.5°C

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MADE IN AMERICA: U.S.-Built Offshore Wind Substation and Support Vessels Start to Set Sail for Federal Waters

The Energy Law

First up, Blue Ocean Energy Marine, a Dominion Energy subsidiary, is currently constructing the first-ever U.S. wind projects on the OCS. Two more Jones Act compliant offshore wind support vessels are on the way, which Ørsted and Eversource will also be the first to charter. Next, the first U.S.-flagged

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Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients Of 2024 Student Scholarships

PA Environment Daily

Grace Miller (State College, PA) Grace is expected to graduate from Penn State’s University Park campus in May of 2026 with a B.S. Brooke Phillips (Ocean City, MD) Brooke is enrolled at the Penn State University Park Campus where she is pursuing a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science with an intended minor in Equine Science.

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