Author: US Harbors

All-Female Sailing Voyage to Study Ocean Microplastics

4/22/2020 - By Kelly Vaughan. An estimated eight million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year. Scientists believe that by the year 2050, there will be more plastic particles in the ocean than fish by weight. Needless to say, the plastic problem is catastrophic to our environment and is one that won't go away… SEE MORE

Marine Vendors Join Forces for Nineteen For 19 Fundraiser

Coastal News

4/22/2020 - Nineteen companies who make marine-related merchandise have come together to raise money for those affected financially by the coronavirus pandemic. Nineteen for 19, organized by ugo wear, a maker of waterproof electronics cases, is a fundraiser to benefit Modest Needs Foundation, a nonprofit that provides emergency relief for individuals and families in need.… SEE MORE

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How To Watch April’s Lyrid Meteor Shower From Home

4/21/2020 - By Katherine J. Wu. Even when our planet finds itself in trouble, Earthlings can count on the rest of the solar system to serve up solace. This month, that cosmic care package comes in the form of the Lyrid meteor shower—a dazzling display of debris left behind by a comet… SEE MORE

US Harbors Launches “Women on the Water”: Video Conversations with Amazing Women

4/20/2020 - US Harbors is excited and honored to be producing a series of short video conversations with women around the country who've built their lives and careers around our coasts and the water! We'll be releasing the series gradually starting the last week in April on our US Harbors YouTube channel.… SEE MORE

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NY, NJ and CT Reopen Marinas, Boatyards and Marine Manufacturers

4/20/2020 - New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers will be allowed to open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed. Chartered watercraft services or rentals will not be allowed,… SEE MORE

Whale Strandings May Be Sign of Recovery

Coastal News

4/20/2020 - By Kenneth Lipp. OREGON COAST — A die-off of several hundred gray whales last year might, in fact, represent a promising future for the creatures, according to an expert in marine mammals. According to NOAA Fisheries, there were 215 gray whale strandings on the Pacific coasts of the United States,… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts (Week of 4/13/2020)

4/17/2020 - NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: US Harbors is now posting a weekly news summary of announcements and stories received from our coastal community. This is the first of our weekly posts, and includes timely information on what people who boat and fish should/should not do during the COVID-19 outbreak as well as… SEE MORE

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An Update from the Harpswell Harbormaster

4/17/2020 - Things in Harpswell are relatively quiet, except for the surge in trail usage around town. The waters are currently only being used by commercial fishermen, aquaculturist and folks who install docks and wharfs. Since many seafood markets have shut down, many commercial lobstermen and shellfish harvesters have begun selling direct… SEE MORE

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Photos of Clear-skied Los Angeles are Stunning: Is the Air Really Cleaner?

4/16/2020 - By Amy Graff. Gorgeous photos of clean-air views across Los Angeles have been popping up all over social media in recent weeks amid the coronavirus crisis. The city known for its gridlock traffic and choking smog that gives the air a brownish hue has been getting a lot of attention… SEE MORE

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Collectible Seashells Piling Up During Tourism Ban

4/16/2020 - Banning tourists from the Outer Banks during the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in treasured seashells piling up on the beaches, a National Park Service video shows. Cape Lookout National Seashore posted the “postcard from the beach” video Monday on Facebook, and it reveals wind and waves have spread shells thick across the… SEE MORE