Red Snapper Shock: A federal judge blocked Florida’s expanded Atlantic red snapper permits hours before the Memorial Day start, leaving charter captains and anglers scrambling after trips were already booked. Coastal Access Reset: California’s Oceano Dunes reopened Thursday after a long Endangered Species Act dispute tied to the Western Snowy Plover, with fenced nesting areas and a 25-year incidental take permit in place. Water & Safety Push: Michigan’s DNR is urging summer recreation safety as boating ramps up, highlighting life-jacket use and weather awareness. Aquaculture Relief: The U.S. SBA reminded eligible small businesses that aquaculture enterprises can qualify for disaster Economic Injury Disaster Loans tied to recent bridge and wildfire impacts. Marine Protection Win: A new study reports many fully protected marine protected areas show little to no industrial fishing activity, challenging “paper park” claims. Food Stress Signals: Early spring bloom followed by freezes is devastating fruit crops in parts of the U.S., with statewide losses estimated in the hundreds of millions.