High Tide Flooding Outlook for January 2025
By US Harbors Monthly High Tide Flooding Outlook, January 2024 After several months where flooding has been predicted to be likely in several locations, this month NOAA is not predicting any locations to have likely flooding, despite generally higher tides around the full moon on January 13 and the new moon… SEE HARBORS THAT MAY FLOOD
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NOAA Withdraws Proposed Speed Restrictions on Boats 35-65ft.
The proposed rule, intended to protect North Atlantic Right Whales, would have extended current restrictions to recreational boats ranging from 35 to 65 feet to a speed of 10 knots along much of the Eastern Seaboard for up to seven months of the year. In a significant development for the… SEE MORE
The Sea Level Calculator: A Comprehensive Data Resource for Coastal Communities
By coast.noaa.gov. With changing sea levels and more frequent and intense storms, tens of millions of people in the U.S. are at risk from coastal hazards. Communities need to understand how sea level and flooding are changing in their location so they can adapt to these risks. NOAA combined existing… SEE MORE
2024 was the World’s Warmest Year on Record
By noaa.gov. Antarctic sea ice coverage is the second lowest on record, behind 2023. It’s official: 2024 was the planet’s warmest year on record, according to an analysis by scientists from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Along with historic heat, Antarctic sea ice coverage dropped to its second-lowest… SEE MORE
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2024's "Best Harbor" Contest Winners Announced
You Voted, and We Have a Clear Winner! Grand Winner, Best Harbor in the U.S. for 2024: Block Island, RI Top 10 Results: Block Island, RI (also 2024’s Northeast regional winner; first time on winners list) Destin, FL (also 2024’s Gulf Coast regional winner; first time on winners list) Padanaram,… Learn More
Gulf Coast Wintertime Fishing
By Todd Masson. In south Louisiana, December fishing is great and horrible. One of the most iconic opening lines from all of world literature comes from Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The British author was comparing and… SEE MORE
5 Keys to Wakefoiling Behind a Boat
By Ben Greenwood. Wakefoiling provides a vehicle for progression without the impact. Use these tips from two experts to get started. In watersports, change through progression is a constant. Ever-improving technology, mind-blowing athletic advancements, and the search for the newest iteration of water gliding go on. Foiling is the newest… SEE MORE
Genetic Diversity in Alaska Red King Crab May Provide Resilience to Climate Change
By noaa.gov. New genetic research on the Alaska red king crab reveals previously undiscovered diversity among different regions, suggesting the species is more resilient to climate change and changing ocean conditions. Maintaining genetic diversity within and among populations is vital to ensure species are resilient to challenging conditions. Without it,… SEE MORE
Battling Ghost Gear to Protect Marine Ecosystems and Economies
By nationalfisherman.com. The commercial fishing industry battles an ever-present threat: derelict fishing gear. These “ghost” pots and traps, lost to storms or boat traffic, continue fishing long after they’re discarded, ensnaring marine life and disrupting ecosystems and economies. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, as recent initiatives and studies… SEE MORE
Study Finds Widespread Shrimp Fraud on Gulf Coast Menus
By Carli Stewart. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is revered for its fresh, wild-caught shrimp. However, a recent press release shared by SeaD Consulting has uncovered rampant seafood fraud in local restaurants, threatening both the trust of consumers and the livelihood of local shrimpers. The findings are alarming: a significant portion of shrimp served… SEE MORE