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North Indian River Lagoon shellfishing reopens locally; longtime resident urges restoration efforts
Summary
Board members and residents noted that shellfishing in the north part of Sebastian's section of the Indian River Lagoon reopened in March; a longtime commercial fisherman said restoring shell habitat can rapidly revive oysters, clams and shrimp and urged continued restoration work.
Sebastian’s Natural Resource Board heard public comment on May 6 that the north portion of the Indian River Lagoon in the city’s area reopened for shellfishing in March, and a longtime local fisherman urged continued restoration efforts to rebuild shellfish beds.
Brent Wahlberg, who identified himself…
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