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“Women on the Water” LIVE this Wednesday: Dr. Jyotika Virmani, Executive Director at the Schmidt Institute for Ocean Exploration

8/10/2020 - Dr. Virmani, Executive Director of the Schmidt Institute, joins Anastasia Fischer, President of US Harbors for the 5th episode in our "Women on the Water" video series. Dr. Virmani, in addition to guiding one of the leading programs facilitating the mapping of our ocean floors is an established ocean atmosphere… SEE MORE

Five of Our Favorite Historic Lighthouses

8/7/2020 - In honor of National Lighthouse Day, we have compiled a list of a few of our favorite lighthouses from around the country. Most of these structures have spent the better part of 100 (or in some cases 200) years protecting boaters from harm. Let us know if you have a… SEE MORE

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NOAA Unveils 10-year Roadmap for Tackling Ocean, Great Lakes Acidification

8/5/2020 - NOAA unveiled its new 10-year research roadmap to help the nation’s scientists, resource managers, and coastal communities address acidification of the open ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. “Ocean acidification puts the United States’ $1 billion shellfish industry and hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk,” said Kenric Osgood, Ph.D., chief of the… SEE MORE

Coast Guard Sets Port Condition Whiskey for Port of Miami

7/29/2020 - Effective at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition Whiskey for the Port of Miami due to the expectation of sustained tropical force winds of 39-54 mph generated from Tropical Cyclone 9 that may arrive within 72 hours. These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic… SEE MORE

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Coast Guard Sets Port Condition Whiskey for Port of Tampa

7/29/2020 - The Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition Whiskey for the Port of Tampa at 12 p.m. Wednesday, due to possible sustained gale force winds, greater than 39 mph, arriving within 72 hours. These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations may… SEE MORE

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Coast Guard Sets Port Condition Whiskey for Port of Key West

7/29/2020 - Effective 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition Whiskey for the Port of Key West due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph generated from Tropical Cyclone 9 that may arrive within 72 hours. These… SEE MORE

Dan Thaler Builds Hand-Crafted Wooden Paddlecraft

7/28/2020 - By Dan Thaler Years ago my wife and I tried kayaking in Maine. The bug didn’t really hit till a few years later, when we purchased a couple of 13-foot plastic boats. After one season in those, we found them to be slow, heavy, and uncomfortable. Around the same time, I… SEE MORE

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How to Survive Lightning Storms While Boating

7/27/2020 - By Mike Telleria, USCG Powerful, dangerous, highly unpredictable — all are common descriptions of lightning storms. A direct strike that results only in ringing ears and a few roasted electronics would be considered lucky. Unlucky would be through-hulls blown out, a sunk boat or worse — possibly serious injury or… SEE MORE

The Story of Paddling and Rowing the Connecticut River

7/27/2020 - By Press Release from the Connecticut River Museum. River of Dreams: Paddling on the Connecticut River exhibit is on display at the Connecticut River Museum through October. At one time, the only way to navigate the river was with oars and paddles. Visitors to the exhibit will discover how these… SEE MORE

Florida Red Tide Status Update

7/27/2020 - Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed in one Southwest Florida sample over the past week. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was present at low concentrations in one Sarasota County sample. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. Along the Florida East Coast over the past week, K. brevis was… SEE MORE

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