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LIVE RADAR: Heavy rain moves through Northeast Florida

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES


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Brunswick Police Department finds skeletal remains of 2 people under Sidney Lanier Bridge

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The Brunswick Police Department said it found the skeletal remains of two people wearing winter clothing under the Sidney Lanier Bridge on Thursday.

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Things Georgia waterfowl hunters need to know ahead of duck hunting season

Read full article: Things Georgia waterfowl hunters need to know ahead of duck hunting season

With duck hunting season coming up, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants hunters to review safety guidelines and learn about the new e-stamp.

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Beachgoers urged to keep sea turtles safe during nesting season

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Wednesday marks the official start of sea turtle nesting season, which means turtles will be burying their eggs in nests up and down the coastline.

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Another endangered whale was found dead off East Coast. This one died after colliding with a ship

Read full article: Another endangered whale was found dead off East Coast. This one died after colliding with a ship

Federal authorities said the second critically endangered North Atlantic right whale found dead in the last month showed injuries consistent with a collision with a ship.

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Endangered right whale floating dead off Georgia is rare species' second fatality since January

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Government scientists say a critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has been found dead off the coast of Georgia, marking the rare species' second fatality in the past month.

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Coast Guard honors partners who responded after Golden Ray cargo ship capsized

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On Monday, the Coast Guard honored the partner agencies who stepped in to help rescue the 23 crew members and then salvage the Golden Ray cargo ship -- a process that took more than two years.

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Coast Guard to honor crew members for their response on Golden Ray cargo ship capsized in 2019

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The Coast Guard will host an award ceremony Monday morning to honor crew members for their response to the Golden Ray cargo ship that capsized back in 2019 near Brunswick.

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US agency plans deeper study of sea turtles, dredging threat

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A U.S. agency is agreeing to participate in an in-depth study on whether dredging a Georgia shipping channel in the spring and summer would pose threats to rare sea turtles.

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Humpback whale spotted in St. Marys this weekend

Read full article: Humpback whale spotted in St. Marys this weekend

Captain Bud Brasier told News4JAX he spotted the humpback whale in the St. Mary’s Channel on Saturday, Jan. 7 around 11 a.m.

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9 right whale calves spotted so far this season

Read full article: 9 right whale calves spotted so far this season

On Tuesday, the Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced four more right whale calves were spotted bringing the total to nine for the new year.

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Suit: US ship canal dredging in summer threatens sea turtles

Read full article: Suit: US ship canal dredging in summer threatens sea turtles

A conservation group is suing in federal court over a U.S. agency's timeline for dredging a Georgia shipping channel, saying dredging in the summertime would threaten rare sea turtles.

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Sea turtles crawl to new nesting record on Georgia coast

Read full article: Sea turtles crawl to new nesting record on Georgia coast

Rare sea turtles that spend summers laying eggs on Southern beaches have crawled to a new state record in Georgia.

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Ships must slow down more often to save whales, feds say

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The federal government says vessels off the East Coast must slow down more often to help save a vanishing species of whale.

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Weak protection for vanishing whale violates law, judge says

Read full article: Weak protection for vanishing whale violates law, judge says

A judge says the federal government hasn’t done enough to protect a rare species of whale from lethal entanglement in lobster fishing gear, and new rules are needed to protect the species from extinction.

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New restrictions on ships to protect whales coming soon

Read full article: New restrictions on ships to protect whales coming soon

The federal government is close to releasing new rules that the shipping industry might have to comply with to help protect a vanishing species of whale.

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Documentary at Riverside theater sheds light on endangered right whales

Read full article: Documentary at Riverside theater sheds light on endangered right whales

There are fewer than 350 North Atlantic Right Whales left on earth, and they’re dying faster than they can reproduce. That’s the subject of a newly-released documentary called, “The Last of the Right Whales.”

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Brunswick American Legion honors Golden Ray rescue crews

Read full article: Brunswick American Legion honors Golden Ray rescue crews

There was a heartfelt salute Thursday night to members of the Glynn County Fire Department, the Tow Pilots Association, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and others — for all their efforts in the early hours of the Golden Ray cargo ship capsizing in the St. Simons Sound.

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Right whale spotted again off Cumberland Island with calf

Read full article: Right whale spotted again off Cumberland Island with calf

An entangled right whale was spotted off Cumberland Island on Thursday, as first reported by The Current.

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Body of missing swimmer recovered from Satilla River

Read full article: Body of missing swimmer recovered from Satilla River

The body of a missing swimmer was recovered Sunday morning from the Satilla River, more than a day after his reported disappearance, authorities said.

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Oyster harvesting in Georgia to close for the summer

Read full article: Oyster harvesting in Georgia to close for the summer

Recreational and commercial harvesting of oysters in Georgia is set to end Tuesday and remain closed until the fall.

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Federal COVID-19 financial aid available for Georgia commercial fishing businesses

Read full article: Federal COVID-19 financial aid available for Georgia commercial fishing businesses

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Participants in Georgia’s marine fisheries industry have until Thursday to apply for federal COVID-relief aid. Congress in March appropriated nearly $2 million to supplement Georgia’s marine industry’s' pandemic-related revenue losses and applications must be postmarked by Thursday, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources reminded the public Friday. Incomplete applications will be returned via certified mail and applicants will have 15 days from receipt to complete the application and return it. Any applicant deemed ineligible will have 15 days to appeal. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will be the grantee and will distribute the funds based on Georgia’s spending plan.

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Golden Ray to be disassembled in place

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ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. - The Golden Ray will be disassembled in place after maritime experts have determined it is not possible to safely right and refloat the vessel in a fully intact condition, according to a news release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. On Saturday, Unified Command announced they are developing plans to remove all of the M/V Golden Ray's hull, components and cargo in an incident response update. The Unified Command is continuing pollution mitigation throughout the duration of the removal operation. It has completed the lightening of the forward fuel oil tanks onboard the Golden Ray, according to the release. Specialists from the Unified Command are conducting water monitoring at 22 sites under a long-term plan.

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Scientists say 21 beached whales in Georgia, SC are from same pod

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Scientists say they have linked four pilot whales found dead on the coast of South Carolina with 17 whales of the same species that died days earlier after beaching themselves in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said in a news release Monday that photographs of dorsal fins confirmed the 21 dead whales belonged to the same pod. Four more dead whales were found Saturday on and near Edisto Beach, South Carolina - about 80 miles (128 kilometers) from the stranding site in Georgia. The Navy confirmed that sonar was not the cause of the beached whales near St. Catherines Island last week. The American Cetacean Society says pilot whales are often involved in mass strandings partly due to their social nature.

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Capsized cargo ship causes environmental concerns

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RELATED STORY:Coast Guard rescues crew members trapped crewmembersWATCH: Sky 4 video of capsized cargo shipUNCUT: Coast Guard Sunday afternoon briefing"We also have pollution mitigation efforts in the works. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said it's monitoring coastal environmental conditions following the capsizing of a commercial freight vessel in the St. Simons Sound early Sunday morning. The Coast Guard is preparing to deploy spill containment booms around the Golden Ray. The Coastal Resources Division of DNR will conduct water quality sampling to ensure the safety of shellfish harvesting beds and swimming beaches. Collins worries the cleanup could take weeks or even months, and with the incoming tides, he says comes the possibility of environmental pollution.

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Why did whales beach themselves in Georgia? No answers yet

Read full article: Why did whales beach themselves in Georgia? No answers yet

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Examinations of the carcasses of three pilot whales yielded no immediate answers to why they swam ashore and died on a popular beach in Georgia, state wildlife officials said Thursday. "There was no smoking gun that showed a natural cause of death or a human cause," George said. RELATED: Dozens rush to help beached whales on St. Simons Island | 3 pilot whales die after exceedingly rare' St. Simons Island strandingsPilot whales typically would be found about 100 miles from shore, George said. Pilot whales are often involved in mass strandings, partly due to their social nature, according to the American Cetacean Society. Georgia officials said at least 47 pilot whales survived the near-miss with the St. Simons Island beach.

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