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Coronavirus takes toll on life along the coast
By Leo Smith | This week in Coast Lines: A Dana Point Harbor fish market gets creative to continue serving customers during the coronavirus epidemic.
Plus, California has closed all of its campgrounds to limit the spread of COVID-19, and the World Surf League has canceled all pro events through the end of May.
Here’s what’s happening along the Southern California coast. |  | Fish market adapts to coronavirus restrictions
Jon’s Fish Market has been operating at Dana Point Harbor for 40 years - and the proprietors have no plans of letting the coronavirus pandemic stop them now.
This week they took their operation curbside to better serve customers.
“People were walking the harbor with their dogs or were just out for exercise to get fresh air,” said owner Shala Mansur-O’Keefe. “We are in good spirits and making the best of it.”
Read the story. | 15,000 state campsites are off-limits for now
The California State Parks campgrounds are temporarily closed to slow the spread of COVID-19. That’s about 15,000 campsites that will remain vacant until it’s considered safe to reopen.
Other areas of the State Parks system — hiking trails, lakes, beaches, bike paths and Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas — are still open, but with restrictions.
“Visitors are reminded to practice social distancing and maintain at least six feet between other visitors and anyone who is coughing or sneezing,” officials said.
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|  | Pro surfers are sidelined as tour gets postponed
Following the NBA, Major League Baseball and other sports, the World Surf League has canceled all pro events through at least the end of May.
In the meantime, the WSL plans to increase the surfing content it provides through its media channels.
“The love of surfing is the bond that holds our global community together,” said WSL CEO Erik Logan. “We want to share positivity during these anxious times, by continuing to celebrate that bond, and our shared passion for this sport, the ocean, our athletes and one another.
Read the story. | What else?
A Surfrider Foundation scientist explains the impact of the coronavirus on lakes, streams, oceans and bays.
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The BeachLife Festival scheduled for May in Redondo has been postponed.
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Billabong was one of the big local winners at the annual surf industry manufacturers awards.
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|  | Remember when?
If you’ve been to Long Beach, you’ve likely seen the geodesic dome near the Queen Mary that once housed Howard Hughes’ seaplane the Spruce Goose. But do you know how it got there?
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