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Crisfield Maryland Boat Docking Contest
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Published: September 5, 2012
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Each year, commercial fishing boats from around the Chesapeake Bay compete at the Crisfield Maryland Boat Docking Contest. The boat docking contest is part of the National Hard Crab Derby which is held annually over Labor Day weekend.
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Chesapeake Bay Skipjacks
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Published: September 5, 2012
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Chesapeake Bay skipjacks were specialized sailing vessels that were used for dredging oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. Although their popularity as a commercial fishing vessel collapsed along with oyster populations, a few skipjacks still remain in service.
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Maryland Watermens Boat Basin at Kent Narrows
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Published: November 4, 2010
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The newly-renovated Watermen’s Boat Basin was dedicated at a ceremony on October 26 in Kent Narrows Maryland.
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New Alaska Sea Grant SEAgram Discusses Alternative Fuels for Commercial Fishing Boats
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Published: October 15, 2010
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Greg Fisk, a fishing industry consultant based in Juneau, Alaska, takes on the pros and cons of fishing vessel propulsion alternatives in a new SEAgram information bulletin published by Alaska Sea Grant.
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LSU AgCenter Biodiesel Workshop in Baton Rouge Louisiana
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Published: March 28, 2010
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The LSU AgCenter’s W. A. Callegari Environmental Center will host a one-day comprehensive workshop on how to make your own biodiesel fuel from used vegetable oil April 28.
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Boat Buliding Demonstrations at 2010 Providence Boat Show
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Published: December 28, 2009
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Demonstrations, Training Opportunities and Charitable Raffle featured in Marine Trades Pavilion at Providence Boat Show.
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Alaska Sea Grant Offers Clean Boating for Alaskans Booklet
By Alaska Sea Grant
Published: September 17, 2009
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A FREE, 28-page, color illustrated booklet provides tips for Alaska boat operators on how to save fuel, keep boat operation and maintenance green, mitigate marine debris, respect wildlife, and access new boat technology.
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Model of U.S. Alaska Pollock Fishing Vessel on Display at Smithsonian
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Published: July 14, 2009
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C/P Alaska Ocean Model Donated by At-sea Processors Association to The National Museum of American History
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Alaska Sea Grant Fuel Survey Results
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Published: November 18, 2008
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Alaska Sea Grant releases results of statewide fuel survey
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Chesapeake Bay Wooden Deadrise Boat Building
By By Patrick J. Hendrickson
Published: October 21, 2008
Updated: October 21, 2008
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Chesapeake Bay deadrise boats were handmade entirely of wood.
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