Author: US Harbors

Why Local Fisheries Matter – With or Without a Global Pandemic

3/18/2020 - By Jessica Hathaway. The topic of food security has been on the mind of forward thinkers for years now, who primarily have focused on access to food as affected by natural disasters. As Covid-19 closes ports, markets and distributors, and social distancing practices threaten the supply chain for goods and… SEE MORE

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5 Tips for Understanding Nautical Flags & their Meanings

3/17/2020 - Step aboard any boat of any size, and you’ll find all sorts of electronic navigation and communication gear. Despite our ever-connected world, even in the middle of the ocean, mariners of every stripe still use nautical flags to communicate. The practice dates back to ancient times, being the most effective… SEE MORE

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https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/40-ways-help-conserve-maine-s-birds/131767

40 Ways to Help Conserve Maine’s Birds

3/16/2020 - By MDIFW Bird Biologists / Pen Bay Pilot. Our beautiful state is turning 200 this year! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” without our fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunities. Celebrate with us by learning 200 ways you can help conserve Maine for generations to come. Here are 40 ways you can… SEE MORE

Bluefish/Striped Bass Regulations Update

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3/16/2020 - New Regulations to Take Effect April 1, 2020 The NJ Marine Fisheries Council passed motions to adopt new recreational regulations for Bluefish and Striped Bass at their February 13, 2020 meeting. The NJ Marine Fisheries Administration is working to implement these new regulations by April 1. Until then, regulations from 2019… SEE MORE

High Tide Bulletin: Spring 2020

3/11/2020 - The rising and falling of the sea is a phenomenon upon which we can always depend. Tides are the regular rise and fall of the sea surface caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and their position relative to the earth. There are some factors that cause… SEE MORE

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Boston Seafood Expo Called Off Due to Coronavirus Threat

3/11/2020 - By Rick Sobey and Alexi Cohan. A major seafood expo in Boston is getting shelved because of coronavirus concerns, while organizers for other mass events in the city say they’re going on as planned this month despite the threat of the highly contagious disease. The Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing… SEE MORE

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Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources Catch & Release Fishing Guide

3/4/2020 - Catch-and-Release Fishing Catch-and release fishing has become an increasingly popular practice among many anglers throughout the country. Compliance with bag and size limits means many anglers, by law, have to return fish they have caught to the water. It is also quite common for anglers with a commitment to conservation… SEE MORE

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NOAA Completes Tidal Current Survey of New York Harbor

3/4/2020 - NOAA conducts current surveys to gain critical understanding of tidal currents so commercial and recreational mariners can navigate safely. In order to provide the most accurate predictions possible, NOAA must periodically resurvey various coastal and estuarine locations. Survey locations are selected based on mariners’ navigation needs, oceanographic analyses, and the… SEE MORE

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Georgia Saltwater Fishing Report March, 2020

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3/4/2020 - Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey reports, “I believe that all fish look forward to March. This is the month when water temperatures will start to rise and not even a passing cold front can stop it. My father used to say, ‘When it’s 65, everything is alive!’ Bottom fishing is great in… SEE MORE

Petersburg / Wrangell Area Sport Fishing Report.

Anchorage, North Gulf Coast, Prince William Sound Sport Fishing Report 2019

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3/4/2020 - King Salmon Ship Creek King salmon fishing in Ship Creek was good this season. 891 king salmon were collected in the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery raceway. An estimated 497 king salmon were counted in the creek below the hatchery. The hatchery was able to meet the broodstock goal… SEE MORE