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California Coastal Commission hires new executive director

The California Coastal Commission unanimously selected Jack Ainsworth to succeed Dr. Charles Lester as the state agency’s fifth executive director during its February meetings in Newport Beach. Ainsworth, 59, served

shark seeks help from scuba divers in the Bahamas
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Smart shark seeks help from scuba divers

Shark tales are usually about people getting rescued. However in one particular case, a shark was rescued by people. Scuba divers noticed a shark with a rope around her during

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Invasive aquatic weed creeps across U.S.

MINNEAPOLIS (LOG NEWS SERVICE) — A fast growing aquatic weed that is hard to kill is creeping across the Great Lakes region. The first North American sighting of “starry stonewort,”

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Juneau looking to clear harbors of inoperable boats

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) ― Juneau officials have begun removing boats from city harbors after identifying dozens of boats that have not moved in years. City Harbormaster David Borg started a

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Oregon considers imposing fees on non-motorized boaters

SALEM, Oregon (LOG NEWS SERVICE) — The Oregon State Marine Board is asking lawmakers to consider implementing a non-motorized boating program that includes imposing fees on people who use sailboats,

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Officials propose stricter rules for Hawaii harbors

HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) ― Hawaii officials are proposing several rule changes for state harbors in response to ongoing concerns, including limitations on alcohol consumption and a ban on feeding wildlife

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California Coastal Commission selects new executive director

NEWPORT BEACH – The California Coastal Commission unanimously selected Jack Ainsworth to succeed Dr. Charles Lester as the state agency’s fifth executive director during its February meetings in Newport Beach.