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V\CATCHING THEIR ATTENTION: Warwick quahogger Jody King came armed with a rake, lots of photos and his personal experiences documenting a decline in quahog catches. He spoke Tuesday before the Special Legislative Commission studying a decrease in quahog catches. (Warwick Beacon photos by Will Steinfeld)
Declining quahogs
After a half-year and counting, a Special Legislative Commission studying decreased quahog catch is nearing the finish line. The commission will discuss their recommendations in an early April … more
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PRODUCTIVE AREA: Quahoggers congregate off Conimicut Point Wednesday. The Providence River management area, open to shellfishing for the first time in 75 years, will close Sept. 3. The sailboat pictured is moored and not a part of the quahogging fleet.
High yields raise concerns over area opened to shellfishermen
By JOHN HOWELL The Promised Land for commercial fishermen is about 1,900 acres between Conimicut and Bullock's points. The area was opened to quahogging for a first time in 75 years on May 26. It's highly productive, enabling most fully licensed more
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