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This page collects the 51 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Marine Life”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Environment, Endangered Species Act, and Conservation.

Active Bills

State BillLOUISIANAMar 9, 2026Louisiana creates Manchac Wildlife Management Area Sanctuary in Lake PontchartrainLouisiana House Bill 754 creates the Manchac Wildlife Management Area Sanctuary in Lake Pontchartrain, prohibiting the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, and seafood using trawls, skimmer nets, butter

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  1. Yesterday1 item
    1. Mote Marine Laboratory concludes 45th year of sea turtle nesting monitoring in Sarasota CountyMote Marine Laboratory documented nearly 5,000 sea turtle nests along 35 miles of Sarasota County coastline during the 2026 nesting season, while recording a notable decline in hatchling disorientatioManatee County
  2. Tue, Oct 271 item
    1. 13 killer whales surround whale watching boat off Southern California coastThirteen killer whales approached a whale watching catamaran off the Southern California coast on Saturday, Oct. 24, in a rare encounter documented by Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari.Los Angeles County2 reports
  3. Mon, Oct 262 items
    1. Oyster River Ecology plans to install 200,000 oyster rag pots in Safety Harbor for reef restorationOyster River Ecology is preparing to install 200,000 cement-coated rag pots across a five-acre site in Safety Harbor to restore oyster reefs and improve water quality. Volunteers are currently produciPinellas County
    2. SeaWorld San Diego Rescuer Helps Free Humpback Whale Off SoCal CoastSan Diego County
  4. Mon, Sep 144 items
    1. Federal Changes to Endangered Species Act Rescind Regulatory Definition of 'Harm'Federal changes to the Endangered Species Act rescind the regulatory definition of 'harm', prompting concerns from Florida conservation groups and critical care centers regarding marine life habitats.Manatee County
    2. Federal Changes to Endangered Species Act Alter Regulatory Definition of HarmHillsborough County
    3. Federal changes to Endangered Species Act rescinds 'harm' definition, sparking concern among Florida conservation groupsHillsborough County
    4. Federal changes to Endangered Species Act definition of harm raise conservation concerns in FloridaHillsborough County

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Key Actors

  1. 01Floridaplace6 mentions
  2. 02ZooTampaorganization4 mentions
  3. 03Endangered Species Actother4 mentions
  4. 048 On Your Sideorganization3 mentions
  5. 05U.S. Department of the Interiororganization2 mentions
  6. 06Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safariorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Redondo Canyonlocation2 mentions
  8. 08Floridalocation2 mentions
  9. 09Dana Pointlocation2 mentions
  10. 10Hubbard’s Marinaorganization2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsLouisiana creates Manchac Wildlife Management Area Sanctuary in Lake Pontchartrain
  • Topic to orgsZooTampa, 8 On Your Side, U.S. Department of the Interior (+2 more)
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  1. Nov 2, 2026NewsMote Marine Laboratory concludes 45th year of sea turtle nesting monitoring in Sarasota County
  2. Oct 27, 2026News13 killer whales surround whale watching boat off Southern California coast
  3. Oct 27, 2026News13 killer whales surround whale watching boat off Southern California coast
  4. Oct 26, 2026NewsOyster River Ecology plans to install 200,000 oyster rag pots in Safety Harbor for reef restoration
  5. Oct 26, 2026NewsSeaWorld San Diego Rescuer Helps Free Humpback Whale Off SoCal Coast
  6. Sep 14, 2026NewsFederal Changes to Endangered Species Act Rescind Regulatory Definition of 'Harm'
  7. Sep 14, 2026NewsFederal Changes to Endangered Species Act Alter Regulatory Definition of Harm
  8. Sep 14, 2026NewsFederal changes to Endangered Species Act rescinds 'harm' definition, sparking concern among Florida conservation groups
  9. Sep 14, 2026NewsFederal changes to Endangered Species Act definition of harm raise conservation concerns in Florida
  10. Sep 14, 2026NewsFederal changes to the Endangered Species Act remove the regulatory definition of harm

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