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Interior Disburses Over $353 Million to Gulf States to Support Coastal Restoration and Conservation

Coastal News

4/16/2023 - By ecomagazine.com. The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of over $353 million in fiscal year 2022 energy revenues to the four offshore Gulf oil and gas producing states—Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, and their coastal political subdivisions (CPS), such as counties and parishes. The funds, disbursed annually based… SEE MORE

Most of World’s Salt Marshes likely to be Underwater by 2100, Study concludes

Ocean Awareness

4/15/2023 - By Emily Greenhalgh. WOODS HOLE, MASS. -- Cape Cod’s salt marshes are as iconic as they are important. These beautiful, low-lying wetlands are some of the most biologically productive ecosystems on Earth. They play an outsized role in nitrogen cycling, act as carbon sinks, protect coastal development from storm surge,… SEE MORE

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Here’s why the downpour in Fort Lauderdale just wouldn’t stop

Ocean Science

4/14/2023 - By apnews.com. In some ways, it was the Florida Man of storms – not quite knowing when to say when. Usually, thunderstorms fizzle out after they run out of rain or get cold air sucked in. They run out of gas. But not Wednesday, when the storm that hit Fort Lauderdale had… SEE MORE

Nomination Period Is Now Open for the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee

Fishing

4/13/2023 - By fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee. The Committee advises the Secretary of Commerce on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. It researches, evaluates, and provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary and NOAA… SEE MORE

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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying the Right Gear for Kayak Fishing

Boating

4/12/2023 - By Dan Martin, Kayak fishing is a popular outdoor activity. It combines the joys of fishing with the excitement of kayaking. It's a great way to explore the waterways and catch some fish. Aside from that, it's crucial to have the right gear to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.… SEE MORE

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Fishing In Norfolk, Virginia

Fishing

4/11/2023 - By Adam Young, Our US Harbors Fishing Expert Norfolk, Virginia is a fantastic destination for anglers, offering a diverse range of fishing opportunities for both land-based and boat fishing. With its prime location on the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding rivers and tributaries, Norfolk provides ample fishing options for both… SEE MORE

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Inbreeding Contributes to Decline of Endangered Killer Whales

Ocean Awareness

4/10/2023 - By fisheries.noaa.gov. New genome sequencing shows Southern Residents are highly inbred. The small size and isolation of the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales in the Pacific Northwest have led to high levels of inbreeding. This inbreeding has contributed to their decline, which has continued as surrounding killer whale populations… SEE MORE

You’ll Probably Never Get to See, Let Alone Touch, Sea Silk

Marine Economy

4/9/2023 - By NATASHA FROST. SEA SILK SOUNDS LIKE THE stuff of legend. Harvested from rare clams, this thread flashes gold in the sunlight, weighs almost nothing, and comes with a heavy load of misunderstanding, misinterpretation, and misinformation. But the fiber itself is no myth. Its flaxen strands come from Pinna nobilis, or the pen shell,… SEE MORE

NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio, Key and Title by uploader Eric Fisk, via Wikimedia Commons

Buying crucial time in climate change fight

Ocean Science

4/8/2023 - By Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer. MethaneSAT satellite will spot global sources of methane emissions, which in many cases can be halted with relatively simple fixes For Steven Wofsy, the satellite is worth sticking around for. Wofsy, an atmospheric scientist who spent decades investigating climate change, could be enjoying retired life… SEE MORE

San Diego Bay Inshore Fishing by James Wheeler

Fishing in San Diego, California

Fishing

4/7/2023 - By Adam Young. Our US Harbors Fishing Expert San Diego may be known for its idyllic climate and popular beaches, but you would be amiss to overlook the fantastic fishing opportunities in this southern California city. WIth its fantastic weather, and access to the rich waters of the Pacific ocean, San… SEE MORE

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