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Shrimp fleet reports and starfish notes from rough seas
The coastal fleet records varied catches with several boats delivering five to nine barrels while others reported short loads. A discussion on starfish proliferation and oyster bed impacts follows, noting drastic measures to control the echinoderm population and a broader look at marine life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jase
Seba
Will
Mike Marie
Mary B
Mr. Wood
Cristo Rey
Magic Alley
Rimy Moertin
North Wind
Ewing Fish Co
Saturky
Billi Ewing
Gul Shrime Co
Sandra
Vera Cruz
Valley Sun
WEP
Queenie B
Aasstegia
Sammy Lee
Drue Ann
Emily L
Lope Star
Annie T
Miss Wretta
Magic Valley
Goodwill
Pattie L
Javelina
Southwest Seafoods
Marine Service
Cotguey Cave
The
Marine Mart
Cathy
Barney
B. C. Kornegay
Frankie E.om
Schmidt's Railway
W. J. Ir
St. Joseph
Miss Liberty
Catherine
Martha
Long Island
Tey