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What must NC do to protect fishing in coastal waters? See what study says.
Study commissioned by lawmakers is silent on whether the state should ban shrimp trawling. But it urges changes in how North ...
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North Carolina’s landmark study offers insight into fisheries management, days after ‘Shrimpgate’
In a sweeping three-year study mandated by the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Collaboratory has released ...
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'Hearty' Eatery Named 'Best Seafood Restaurant' In North Carolina
According to the site, the top choice for all of North Carolina is Ridge Shrimp & Oyster. This Oak Ridge eatery is dedicated ...
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People Drive From All Over South Carolina For The Mouth-Watering Flounder At This Legendary Seafood Joint
Perched on the edge of Port Royal Sound, Hudson’s Seafood House On The Docks isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a pilgrimage destination for seafood lovers across the Palmetto State. The journey to this ...
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Hook, Line and Sink: Trawling amendment drowns in committee as legislative session ends
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An amendment that would have had a significant impact on the seafood industry in ...
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A proposed inland trawling ban left NC shrimpers boiling hot. Now what happens?
The bill, now dropped, would have seen trawling banned from NC's inland and near-ocean waters. Shrimpers say it would have ...
The rise and fall of ‘Shrimpgate.’ NC’s trawling controversy explained.
Shrimpers from coastal towns rallied to oppose the bill, arriving at the Legislative Building in droves over the past week as ...
Shrimp trawling ban in NC sounds dies in the state House, Republicans say
N.C. State Sen. Bobby Hanig gets a hug during a protest of House Bill 442 at the Legislature Building Tuesday, June 24, 2025.