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The drive to generate clean wind power off the state's south coast went off the rails. Here's how, and what's next

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Interior鈥檚 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said it was delaying the upcoming Oregon lease sale due to lack of interest.

At least one company is no longer interested in bidding on a chance to develop a floating offshore wind project off the Southern Oregon coast, and others may also have backed out.

The announcement follows a federal environmental assessment that found the sites would not pose a threat.

Will the restoration of Klamath River runs help restore California鈥檚 struggling salmon fishing industry?

Paralytic shellfish poisoning is the most severe type of shellfish poisoning. It's tied to algal blooms that state officials say are getting worse along with climate change.

Wave energy experts from Oregon State University and Cal Poly Humboldt will contribute to research, public information around marine ecosystem impacts.

The Biden administration announced Tuesday it鈥檚 preparing to accept proposals for the area. This is the first step in a multiyear process before any wind developer could begin construction.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will continue the Dungeness crab season through the end of March, despite concerns that crabbing equipment poses a threat to migrating humpback whales.

Chinook counts are less dire than last year, but fishery managers are still opting to heavily reduce or ban commercial and recreational fishing this year because 鈥渃aution is warranted.鈥� The salmon industry is devastated.

The U.S. Department of Interior鈥檚 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced Tuesday two final floating offshore wind energy areas off the coast of Coos Bay and Brookings.

A lawsuit was filed last week against the National Marine Fisheries Service seeking to protect the endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle.