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NOAA Fisheries National Electronic Monitoring Workshop
Jaffrey Point, NH November 13 - November 14
The 3rd National EM Workshop Series will engage and educate new participants and foster an environment for collaboration across different fisheries and stakeholders regarding the opportunities and challenges associated with EM. Fishermen will have a platform to share their perspectives and to hear what is working and what needs improvement. The… SEE MORE
2nd Annual Delaware Oyster Fest at the Beach
Rehoboth Beach (outer coast), DE November 16 @ 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us for the 2nd Annual Rehoboth / Dewey Oyster Fest November 16, 2019 from 1 PM until 4:30 PM. A true sea-farm to table experience. Sponsored by Dewey Selects! You have heard the reports. These amazing oysters were farmed and harvested right here in the Rehoboth Bay. The first 10… SEE MORE
Taste of Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach, NC November 16
Enjoy the flavors of Wrightsville Beach restaurants on the waterfront. The Taste of Wrightsville Beach festival celebrates the island's diverse and delicious fare on and around the beach with over 35 food, wine and beer tasting booths under a huge tent. Celebrity judges will rate the dishes with a "Best… SEE MORE
Connecticut International Auto Show
Old Saybrook, Ferry Point, CT November 15 - November 17
Located at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center, the Connecticut Auto Show is the perfect place to browse hundreds of the newest vehicles! It’s the premier showcase of the newest model year imported and domestic vehicles — cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities – cars to suit every budget and lifestyle. Factory and dealer representatives… SEE MORE
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October 2019 Coolest in Ten Years
Climate by the numbers October 2019 The average temperature for October across the contiguous U.S. was 52.3 degrees F (1.8 degrees below the 20th-century average), making it the coolest October since 2009. It ranked in the lowest third of the 125-year record. Alaska had an average October temperature that ranked… SEE MORE
Fishing Community Supports Atlantic Striped Bass Limits
New Castle, N.H.– On October 30, members of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Striped Bass Management Board voted 11 – 4 for Addendum VI Option 2 to require an 18% reduction in striped bass removals by both the recreational and commercial fishing sectors from North Carolina to Maine.… SEE MORE
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America's Great Loop: "The Last Great Adventure."
The Great Loop has been called “the last great adventure in North America”, and it’s gaining in popularity as hundreds of boats follow the 6,000-mile continuous waterway route every year. The Great Loop takes boaters up the Atlantic seaboard, through historic canals, across the Great Lakes, down the inland rivers… Learn More
This Device Has Been Measuring Plankton Since the 1930s
By Cathleen O'Grady. In the winter of 2013, a mass of warm water began to spread throughout the eastern Pacific Ocean. The Blob wreaked havoc on marine life—sea lion pups starved, seabirds died, and salmon fisheries suffered. Helping to unravel this mess is the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR), an antique… SEE MORE
Understanding Wildfire Warnings, Watches and Behavior
How to Prepare for Wildfire: Take personal responsibility and prepare long before the threat of a wildland fire so your home is ready in case of a fire: Create defensible space by clearing brush away from your home. Use fire-resistant landscaping and harden your home with fire-safe construction measures. Put… SEE MORE
What Does 'Sustainable Seafood' Mean?
By Lindsay Mosher. Making responsible seafood choices is one of the most important ways that you can contribute to healthier oceans. Thankfully, there is growing consumer demand for seafood that is both ethical and sustainable. An increasing number of people want to ensure they are making responsible decisions when it comes to… SEE MORE
Scientists Suggest Suitable Sites for Offshore Blue Mussel Farms
Offshore mussel farm sites need to have the right temperature, food availability, and the right currents. According to a study by researchers at NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, several suitable locations can be found off the Northeastern United States. Their findings were published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. They suggest that the most… SEE MORE
Safety 101: Kid's Life Jackets
By Tom Watson. Of all the safety gear used by those who enjoy on-water sports, none should be scrutinized more than the family of life jackets/PFDs available. And, speaking of family, those devices designed for infants and youth are the most critical. Let’s take a closer look at several aspects… SEE MORE
Increase in Atlantic King Mackerel Trip Limit
KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces a temporary rule to increase the commercial king mackerel trip limit from 50 to 75 fish in the Atlantic Southern Zone during Season 2 (October 1, 2019, through February 29, 2020). The commercial trip limit will increase in federal waters in the area between the Flagler/Volusia County,… SEE MORE
