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California’s Dungeness Crab Season Will End May 15th

4/29/2020 - By Matt Charnock. The current Dungeness crab season was delayed by weeks last year to protect migrating gray, humpback, and blue whales; it will now end prematurely in mid-May for the same reason, as well. Commercial fishing remains the most prevalent means of culling for cetaceans (dolphins, whales, and porpoises),… SEE MORE

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Natural Phenomenon Turns San Diego’s Waves Electric Blue

4/29/2020 - By Christina Bravo. As waves crashed against the shoreline in Encinitas on Monday, a bright blue hue overtook the ocean thanks to the return of an unpredictable natural phenomenon. The bright blue light, created by phytoplankton through a process called bioluminescence, can only be spotted from the shoreline on rare occasions… SEE MORE

US Harbors Premieres Video with Josie Iselin, Artist/Author/Seaweed Activist

4/28/2020 - The first episode in US Harbors' new video series - "Women on the Water" - debuts on Wednesday, April 29th at 11am ET with Josie Iselin, renowned visual artist who works with seaweed, talking about her work, books, the history of seaweed documentation, and the vital role seaweed plays in… SEE MORE

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Michigan Lifts Restrictions on Motorized Boating

4/27/2020 - On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-59, extending her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through May 15. The new order also removed some restrictions on outdoor activities like motorized boating – a top priority of the recreational boating community. Leading up to the decision, NMMA worked with members of Michigan’s… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts (Week of 4/20/2020)

4/24/2020 - NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is now posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items… SEE MORE

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Museums, Historic Societies and Aquariums Offering Digital Learning

4/22/2020 - Although museums, aquariums and historic societies are currently closed to the public, many offer hours worth of online educational resources that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Check out some of the links below and let us know your favorite digital educational activity! Boston Children's Museum provides resources… SEE MORE

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

Palm Beach International Boat Show Goes Digital

4/22/2020 - The 35th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) - set for May 14 -17 - has been moved to a virtual platform. Please find the official statement below. “As previously communicated, we have continuously reviewed the situation with regards to the Palm Beach International Boat Show. Following the latest restrictions and with… SEE MORE

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Marine Vendors Join Forces for Nineteen For 19 Fundraiser

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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

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