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New Species of Baleen Whale in the Gulf of Mexico

1/29/2021 - A recently published article in Marine Mammal Science indicates that the whale previously known as the Bryde’s (pronounced “broodus”) whale is actually a new whale species living in the Gulf of Mexico. Lead author of the article, NOAA Fisheries scientist Dr. Patricia Rosel, provides the first morphological examination of a complete skull from these… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: How Sailing Teaches Leadership Skills

1/28/2021 - By Ben Church. Leadership lessons pop up in all aspects of life but skippering a sailing yacht offers a glimpse of the deep end. With weather, wind and waves to contend with, a crew to cajole and keep safe, navigation to be worked out, and an expensive boat to maintain,… SEE MORE

On Dauphin Island, Acquiring Land Is for the Birds

1/27/2021 - The Alabama Trustee Implementation Group marked another major milestone as the State of Alabama recently completed acquisition of a large parcel of land on the west end of Dauphin Island. The acquisition conserves habitat for coastal bird populations that are dependent on the area. Located near the mouth of Mobile Bay, Dauphin… SEE MORE

New Slow Zone East of Boston to Protect Right Whales

1/27/2021 - NOAA Fisheries announces a new Slow Zone (voluntary vessel speed restriction) to protect right whales. On January 25, 2021, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's Stellwagen Bank Slocum buoy acoustically detected the presence of right whales 35nm East of Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Slow Zone is in effect through February 9, 2021. Mariners,… SEE MORE

What Dry Winter Weather in California Can Tell Us

1/25/2021 - By Marie Tae McDermott. Good morning. This week, over a quarter of a million people were without power as powerful Santa Ana winds roared through parts of Central and Southern California. The winds were possibly the strongest that the state has seen in 20 years. Coming off the worst wildfire season… SEE MORE

Snook Slated to Reopen in Atlantic State Waters Feb. 1

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1/25/2021 - Snook is slated to reopen for recreational harvest on Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters (from the Miami-Dade/Monroe county line north), including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. The Florida Fish and… SEE MORE

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Scientists Project More Ice Cover on Great Lakes in 2021

1/22/2021 - NOAA scientists project the maximum Great Lakes ice cover for 2021 will be 30 percent, higher than last year’s maximum of 19.5 percent, but part of a long-term pattern of declining ice cover likely driven by climate change. The maximum typically occurs between mid-February and early March. The 30-percent projected… SEE MORE

Coast Guard Issues Warning to Mariners Turning off AIS

1/22/2021 - The Coast Guard is issuing a warning to mariners and commercial fisherman about the dangers and legal consequences of disabling a vessel's Automated Identification System. The Coast Guard has seen an alarming increase of commercial fishing and crabbing vessels disabling their AIS, purportedly in an attempt to keep their fishing… SEE MORE

Gulf of Mexico Marine Sanctuary Nearly Triples in Size

1/22/2021 - By Charlotte Runzel. This week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA for short, announced it will expand the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary to nearly triple its current size. Situated on salt domes rising up from the seafloor, Flower Garden Banks is one of only two marine sanctuaries in… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: January 2021

1/20/2021 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR JANUARY Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors The first full moon of the New Year will occur on January 28th - learn why it's called the… SEE MORE