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North Carolina Judge Orders Fishery Reform | Wilmington News
A North Carolina judge just handed down a landmark ruling, declaring the state has failed in its constitutional duty to protect coastal fish populations—blaming years of mismanagement and overfishing, especially shrimp trawling that kills baby fish. Backed by conservation groups like the Coastal Conservation Association and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, the lawsuit argues the current system is unsustainable. The decision could force major reforms in how the state manages its fisheries, sending a clear message that protecting these resources for future generations is no longer…
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