Author: US Harbors

Gulf of Maine Cod and Haddock regulations have changed.

Northeast Groundfish Recreational Rules for 2019 Fishing Year

Fishing

7/8/2019 - New rules open Gulf of Maine cod season, increase Gulf of Maine haddock possession limits, and reduce Georges Bank cod minimum size. We are implementing new management measures for Gulf of Maine cod, Gulf of Maine haddock, and Georges Bank cod recreational fisheries. These changes take effect on July 5,… SEE MORE

Mississippi mainland beaches are currently closed due to dangerous algae.

Toxic Algae Blooms Force Mississippi Mainland Beach Closures

7/8/2019 - By Ben Kesslen and Associated Press. Mississippi closed all mainland beaches on the state's coastline during the Fourth of July weekend due to toxic bacteria sweeping the state's Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has been closing beaches due to blue-green algae blooms since June. By Sunday,… SEE MORE

Blue-green algae

Black Sea Bass have become increasingly prevalent in New England.

Diversifying New England’s Seafood Marketplace

Fishing

7/8/2019 - How many different seafood species do you purchase and eat? Many of us are familiar with lobster, sea scallops, cod, and haddock but not so familiar with eating dogfish, monkfish, scup, or sea robin. Diversifying the seafood choices we make and eating a much wider variety of local marine life… SEE MORE

Hatteras Lighthouse May Move Again as Outer Banks Shoreline Shifts

Coastal News

7/8/2019 - By Jeff Hampton. BUXTON, N.C. - The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse might have to be moved again as the Outer Banks sands near the Buxton point wane and gain. The National Park Service on Monday marked the 20th anniversary of pushing the 4,800 ton tower more than a half mile southwest to… SEE MORE

Lighthouse

Cape Cod fishing report provided by Goose Hummock

Cape Cod, MA Fishing Report – Week of July 5th, 2019 – Goose Hummock

Fishing

7/6/2019 - This weekly fishing report is brought to you by our friends at Goose Hummock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G-Zs-p8iXY&feature=youtu.be SEE MORE

Fishing Report

Tips to Keep Your Pet Happy and Safe on the Fourth of July

Coastal News

7/4/2019 - By Dana McMahan. Fourth of July and all the festivities that come along with it may be fun for most of us, but all those fireworks aren't exciting for every member of the family. I'm talking about your pets. “If you think about it it's amazing we're not more terrified… SEE MORE

Deploying a New Weather Buoy System with NOAA

Environment

7/1/2019 - By Karla Lant. For the past two years, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office has been partnering with Fondriest and NexSens to phase out their AXYS data buoy systems with NexSens CB-1250 data buoy systems. Several members of the Fondriest team recently visited and participated in a buoy deployment on the… SEE MORE

Fireworks Safety for Protected Shoreline Birds

Environment

7/1/2019 - By Payton Malone. The Audubon Society wants to remind everyone to be careful with their fireworks on the beach, especially in those areas marked off for nesting birds. Least Terns make their nests on stretches of our coastal beach front, as clearly seen by fenced off areas along Highway 90… SEE MORE

Summer’s Must-See Feminist Sailing Documentary

7/1/2019 - By Paul Chi. In 1989, British sailor Tracy Edwards made history—and defied critics—by leading the first all-female crew to successfully complete the Whitbread Round the World yacht race, one of the longest and most grueling competitions of its kind. Her inspiring story is featured in Alex Holmes’s exciting new documentary,… SEE MORE

Grease Monkey Heavy Duty Cleaning Wipes

6/28/2019 - Have you ever been out on the water when a quick engine repair or fishing equipment tweak leaves you with filthy hands and no immediate way of cleaning up? We recently had the chance to try some Grease Monkey Heavy Duty Wipes and loved the results. The individually packaged wipes… SEE MORE