Author: US Harbors

NOAA Fisheries Closes Nantucket Lightship and Closed Area I Closure Areas to Gillnet Gear

Fishing

12/18/2019 - In compliance with a recent Federal District Court Order, NOAA Fisheries is implementing a closure of the Nantucket Lightship and Closed Area I Groundfish Closure Areas for gillnet gear only. This rule is effective December 17th. All gillnetters must remove their gillnet gear from these areas as soon as possible, consistent… SEE MORE

Fishing Regulations

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The Luxury Yacht That Turns Into A Submarine

Boating

12/13/2019 - By Tamara Hardingham-Gill. It looks like something straight out of a James Bond movie, but this concept might just signal that the future of superyachts is sub-aquatic. Dreamed up by Italian-based naval architect Elena Nappi, the hybrid vessel can travel on both the surface of the sea and underwater. Known as the… SEE MORE

What Are Your Chances For A White Christmas?

12/13/2019 - For those of you dreaming of a white Christmas, you can find places that have the best chance of being a winter wonderland according to weather history. The “Historical Probability of a White Christmas” map shows the climatological probability of at least 1 inch of snow being on the ground on December… SEE MORE

Environment

Maryland Fishing Report Week of December 10th, 2019

Fishing

12/11/2019 - By Keith Lockwood. While everyone is caught up in the pre-holiday rush, those looking for a little respite will find plenty of fun fishing opportunities this month. The preseason stocking of trout has begun and walleye, chain pickerel, yellow perch and catfish are all eager to entertain those who fish… SEE MORE

Fishing Report

36 Year Old Message in a Bottle Found in Cape Cod

Coastal News

12/11/2019 - By Nick Sambides Jr, BDN Staff. If you’re still out there, Jenny Brown, someone beachcombing at the tip of Cape Cod has found the message that you placed in a bottle more than 36 years ago. Joshua Mendes was beachcombing in Provincetown, Massachusetts, two days before Thanksgiving this year when… SEE MORE

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Supreme Court Shuts Down Challenge from California Fishing Industry

12/11/2019 - By Monica Vaughan. Sea otters will remain free to roam into their historic home waters of Southern California without being forcibly removed, thanks to a long-fought legal victory for advocates of endangered wildlife and despite a national effort by conservative groups who saw the issue as a test case. That… SEE MORE

Maine Makes Two More “Best” Lists for Travel

Coastal News

12/11/2019 - By Mainebiz Staff. In 24 hours, two prominent magazines have ranked Maine among the world’s top travel destinations. Travel + Leisure included the state in its list, released Monday, of the 50 best places to travel in 2020. The 50 aren’t ranked, but Maine is one of only seven U.S. go-to… SEE MORE

Travel Destinations

Feds Close the Gulf of Alaska Cod Fishery for the First Time

12/11/2019 - By Kavitha George. In an unprecedented response to historically low numbers of Pacific cod, the federal cod fishery in the Gulf of Alaska is closing for the 2020 season. It’s a decision that came as little surprise, but it’s the first time the fishery has closed due to concerns of… SEE MORE

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A Huge Great White Shark Is Close To Daytona Beach Right Now

Coastal News

12/11/2019 - By Tate Jacaruso. Something big is lurking in Florida waters. A massive Great White near Florida is currently swimming close to shore near Daytona Beach, a popular tourist spot in the Sunshine State. The shark has been swimming in the area for about a week now. He was tagged by Ocearch, an… SEE MORE

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Tonight’s Full Moon Is the Cold Moon

12/11/2019 - By Gordon Johnston. The next full Moon is the Cold Moon, Oak Moon, Moon before Yule, Long Night Moon, Uduvapa Poya, the Karthikai Deepam Moon and the Chang'e Moon. The Moon will be full just after midnight on Thursday morning, Dec.12, 2019, appearing "opposite" the Sun (in Earth based longitude)… SEE MORE