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- 1Scientists and fishermen urge continued funding for deep-ocean observation●Scientists, fishermen want feds to keep funding deep-ocean observation system
Scientists and fishermen in the United States are calling on federal agencies to maintain funding for a deep-ocean observation system that tracks conditions in waters important to both research and commercial fishing. Supporters say the system provides valuable long-term data on ocean health, and that cutting it would leave researchers and industry without critical information about changing deep-sea conditions.
- 2Mercury warning issued for Lake Arthur and Mermentau River fish●Health officials warn fishermen to limit fish consumption after mercury found in Lake Arthur, Mermentau River
Health officials in southwest Louisiana are warning anglers to limit how much fish they eat from Lake Arthur and the Mermentau River after mercury was detected in the waterways. The advisory affects local fishermen and their families, who are being urged to reduce consumption of caught fish while testing continues. The warning raises concerns about long-term exposure and the health of the river system.