Senator Angus King Advocates to Delay Gulf of Maine Buoy Removal
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The Coast Guard plans to remove around 350 navigational buoys from Maine to New Jersey, citing advancements in electronic navigation tools, but many local boaters and fishermen oppose the move, citing the importance of buoys for safety and tradition. The agency is reassessing the necessity of each buoy amid public feedback and safety concerns, especially around hazardous areas like rocks and shoals, emphasizing a balance between modernization and safety.
- New England Boaters Battle a Coast Guard Plan to Remove Beloved Buoys The New York Times
- Coast Guard Delays Controversial Buoy Removal Plan Nantucket Current
- U.S. Coast Guard agrees to delay plan to remove navigational buoys WGME
- Senator Angus King leads effort to maintain Gulf of Maine navigational buoys foxbangor.com
- Press Release: Senator Angus King Leads Effort to Delay Removal of Navigational Buoys in Gulf of Maine Quiver Quantitative
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