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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

Chesapeake Bay water – and users – to benefit from Senate bill
posted by Nancy Stoner, 10/19/09
A Fresh Look at Clean Water Act Enforcement
posted by Keren Murphy, 10/15/09
New NRDC Report Outlines Federal Remedy to Save the Chesapeake Bay
posted by Nancy Stoner, 10/8/09

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