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What to Expect for the 2020 Hurricane Season
By Mallory Nicholls. The 2020 hurricane season is fast approaching and this year, it is expected to be a busy one. The National Hurricane Center’s outlook shows above average numbers with 13 to 19 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to six major hurricanes. What exactly goes into… SEE MORE
The Beach Is Open. Should I Go?
By Lauren Sloss. As climbing temperatures herald summer’s return, cities and states around the United States are beginning the stilted process of reopening. In many places, that means a chance to return to the beach. Texas state beaches were ordered to reopen on May 1; now state beaches in Florida, Oregon and California are also starting to reopen. On… SEE MORE
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7 Ways To Be a Safer Boater
Pop quiz! Can you correctly answer the following questions? What is the safest thing to do for someone suspected of having hypothermia? Give them a warm alcoholic beverage Massage the body to circulate blood Apply hot towels to the head to thin the blood Get immediate medical attention How… Learn More
News from Our Coasts: Week of 5/18/2020
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE
Copper River Flat: Alaska's Summer Salmon Season Starts Slow
By Laine Welch. It was slow going for the May 15 opening at Copper River, which marks the official start of Alaska’s summer salmon season. Just over 3,000 fish crossed the docks (1,491 sockeyes and 1,646 kings) by 337 deliveries in the 12-hour opener. Prices tanked for the famous “first… SEE MORE
NOAA Exploring Impact of COVID-19 Response on the Environment
The coronavirus pandemic response has reduced pollution from a large number of sources across many geographic regions. NOAA has launched a wide-ranging research effort to investigate the impact of reduced vehicle traffic, air travel, shipping, manufacturing and other activities on Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. NOAA scientists are using the most… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts : Week of 5/11/2020
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE
"Women on the Water": Bonnie Karen, Charter Company Entrepreneur
When we first started our "Women on the Water" series profiling amazing women whose lives are built around our coasts and the water, we got this incredibly heartfelt email from one of our users nominating his wife Bonnie Karen, the owner and founder of Reel Kind Fishing and Tours in Naples,… SEE MORE
RI Lawmaker Calls For Direct Shellfish Sales
By Rachel Nunes. A Rhode Island lawmaker is calling for local fisherman to be allowed to sell shellfish directly to customers. Rep. Joseph M. McNamara sent a letter to Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit, calling for her to change the policy for shellfishers. "Giving these shellfishermen permission to… SEE MORE
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Lighthouse Festival
Sturgeon Bay, WI June 12 - June 14
Explore and get an inside look at the many Door County lighthouses during the Door County Lighthouse Festival. This 27th annual, weekend event allows visitors to tour the inside of several lighthouses that are typically not open to the public year round. Take a unique tour to view these lighthouses… SEE MORE
Boston Harborfest Celebrations
Boston, MA July 4 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Celebrate Independence Day with us! Step back into the 18th century and join us for a night of historical merrymaking! Come celebrate the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Experience a bustling colonial wharf through hands-on activities, games and interactive performances. Meet Paul Revere and the daring Sons of Liberty!… SEE MORE
Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance Hooker's Ball XIX
Cape Cod Canal, Buzzards Bay, MA August 1 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Big plans are already under way for the summer event you won't want to miss! Check back here for more details in the coming months. The Hookers Ball is an annual event that takes place each summer. It is an exceptional evening with fresh-from-the-boat seafood and delicious drinks, fantastic music… SEE MORE
2020 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival
Albany, NY August 1 - August 2
The Festival is our 15th dragon boating event melding community team-based waterfront fun with fund raising money to support cancer survivors in our local community. Our 2020 pledge partner is UVM Cancer Center's Integrative Therapies. Other Activities on Festival Day will be loads of fun! There will be entertainment throughout… SEE MORE
