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Dec 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Dirty Water Fuels Algae Blooms: The Hidden Role of Mud and Nitrogen

Coastal areas often face pollution from too much nitrogen and organic matter. This can change how phosphorus moves around in the water. Phosphorus is a key nutrient that can cause algae blooms. Scientists wanted to see how this works in coastal areas, where conditions can change quickly. They did a

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Nov 24 2025CRIME

Atlantic City Takes Action: New Rules for Small Motels to Boost Safety

Atlantic City is stepping up its game to make sure smaller motels are safer places to stay. The city council just passed new rules that require these motels to have security cameras and other safety measures. This is a big deal because, for a long time, many of these places have been overlooked, lea

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Atlantic City's Green Rush: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Atlantic City's cannabis market is facing a tough time. The city's relaxed approach to approving new weed businesses has led to an oversupply. Now, many stores are struggling to make ends meet. The city council recently decided to limit the number of cannabis stores. This move came after officials

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Nov 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Golden Kelp's Fight Against Pollution: A Tale of Two Populations

Coastal areas often bear the brunt of human activities, with pollutants seeping into the water and settling into the sediments. Among the creatures affected are golden kelp, E. radiata, which can't just up and leave when things get tough. They have to toughen up or adapt to survive. Scientists want

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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

Atlantic City's Push for Safer Communities and Cannabis Control

Atlantic City is taking steps to improve public safety and regulate cannabis sales. The city council introduced a new rule to limit the number of cannabis shops. This move aims to strike a balance between economic growth and community well-being. Meanwhile, the city honored the memory of those lost

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May 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Coastal Guardians: How Nature Can Fight Dead Zones

Coastal and oceanic environments have natural defenders against climate change. These defenders are mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes. They are known for their ability to capture and store carbon. This process is called blue carbon. These ecosystems are not just about carbon though. They are a

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

The Mystery Behind the Drop in Atlantic Herring Numbers

Atlantic herring, once the most landed sea species in Canada, has seen a significant decline in the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy area (NAFO Division 4VWX). This region used to contribute up to 75% of Canada's total herring catch. Despite efforts to boost the stock's health since 2003, the population h

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Nov 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Dwindling Herring: Fishing, Warming Seas, and Predators at Fault

Atlantic herring has been a big deal in Canada's seafood industry since the 1960s, with the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy herring fisheries being a major player. However, this stock has been struggling since the mid-1960s, despite efforts to boost it since 2003. Researchers wanted to understand why man

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