Maine-eDNA Receives $20 Million Grant

8/26/2019 - A $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation EPSCoR program will fund a five-year initiative that aims to revolutionize environmental monitoring, ecological understanding and sustainability of coastal ecosystems. The University of Maine is partnering with Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and other collaborators in education, government agencies, citizen’s groups… SEE MORE

Saltwater License-Free Fishing Day September 7th, 2019

8/26/2019 - By Rebecca Barry. Try your hand at saltwater fishing Saturday, Sept. 7, without needing a saltwater fishing license. License-free fishing days are a great way for Florida residents and visitors to get out on the water and find out why Florida is known as the Fishing Capital of the World.… SEE MORE
Harbormaster Appreciation Day - Oct 8th, 2019.

Harbormaster Appreciation Day – October 8th, 2019

8/26/2019 - US Harbors announces the creation of national Harbormaster Appreciation Day – celebrated annually on October 8th – a day when coastal communities come together to recognize and celebrate their local harbormasters. Harbormasters are the stewards of our harbors – the center of our coastal communities. They manage the overall ecosystem,… SEE MORE

Have Your Heard About Matlacha, Florida?

8/19/2019 - Think of Matlacha (pronounced MATT-luh-SHAY) as Mayberry meets Woodstock. Locals in town—and on the island that shares its name—offer the kind of warm welcome you'd expect from a small Southern town. But Matlacha's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and its chill island vibe attract outdoor adventurers, as well as free-spirited artists… SEE MORE

July 2019 Hottest Month Ever Recorded

8/19/2019 - Much of the planet sweltered in unprecedented heat in July, as temperatures soared to new heights in the hottest month ever recorded. The record warmth also shrank Arctic and Antarctic sea ice to historic lows. Here’s a closer look into NOAA’s latest monthly global climate report: Climate by the numbers… SEE MORE