Floundering North Carolina Fisheries Agency Endangers Workers and Wildlife

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By By Lisa SorgOct 16, 2026, 5:00 am115 ptsTrending
Mismanagement at the division has jeopardized worker safety and the long-term health of aquatic wildlife, former employees say. By Lisa Sorg On a misty and breezy morning last fall, Marc Hamric, a North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries veteran, and two other technicians were conducting field work in…

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