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Virginia Oyster Season 2026 Extension

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In February 2026, Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) notified stakeholders of the the Virginia public oyster fishery that the agency adopted emergency regulatory actions to provide relief following recent ice cover and challenging... READ MORE

Maryland DNR Snakehead Bowfishing Study

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A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) study revealed that bowfishing and gigging – using a pronged spear – are the most common ways northern snakehead (Chesapeake Channa) are harvested in Maryland.... READ MORE

Maryland Oyster Season 2026 Extension

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced a two-week extension of the 2025-2026 wild oyster season. The extension is intended to help watermen make up for lost harvesting opportunities after many... READ MORE

Newport News – James River Jet Fuel Spill

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On February 13, 2026, a release of JP-5 jet fuel occurred at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)’s Newport News Shipbuilding Division facility. The incident occurred during a fuel transfer operation to the pre-commissioned... READ MORE