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New York State's Strained Ocean Resources
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Healthy, diverse ocean ecosystems are an important part of New York's coastal heritage and economic well-being. Yet these ocean systems are severely strained from pollution, destruction of productive marine habitat, and overfishing.

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Recent Water Posts

Blind Justices
posted by Jon Devine, 3/1/10
Protect the Delta, Protect Fishing Jobs
posted by Doug Obegi, 2/12/10
A bit of good news for California's salmon fishermen
posted by Doug Obegi, 2/11/10

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