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Why NOAA Matters: Maine’s Island Institute Makes the Case

7/30/2026 - Why NOAA Matters: Maine's Island Institute Makes the Case Every mariner who checks a forecast before leaving the dock, every harbormaster tracking a king tide, and every fishing family checking for water temperature shifts is relying, often without thinking about it, on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, commonly shortened… SEE MORE
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Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week!

6/11/2026 - By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. Marine recreational fishing is a cherished American pastime and draws millions of anglers to support our coastal communities. Celebrate our nation's love for fishing and boating during National Fishing and Boating Week. Cast a line and join anglers across the country in celebrating National Fishing and Boating… SEE MORE
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Coast Guard Icebreaker Healy Returns to Seattle After Arctic Patrol

11/7/2025 - By news.uscg.mil, Published in news.uscg.mil. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy's return to its Seattle home port marks the completion of another critical Arctic deployment that underscores America's strategic presence in increasingly contested northern waters. As international activity intensifies in Arctic regions—including heightened foreign research vessel operations—the Coast Guard's icebreaking… SEE MORE
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Navigation Markers Targeted for Removal by U.S. Coast Guard — Here’s How to Weigh In

5/7/2025 - Coast Guard proposing the removal of 350+ navigation aids (NY to Maine). Public comment deadline: June 13, 2025 By US Harbors The U.S. Coast Guard has proposed eliminating more than 350 navigational aids—buoys, daymarks, and lights—along the Northeast coast, from New York to Eastport, Maine. These changes are part of… SEE MORE
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Coast Guard Seminar Explores Fishing Vessel Safety at Pacific Marine Expo

12/14/2024 - By Ben Hayden. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) presented its "Fishing Vessel Safety Program Updates" seminar during day two of the Pacific Marine Expo. The session detailed challenges and partnerships aimed at improving safety within the commercial fishing industry, also providing a look at the Coast Guard’s work on policy enforcement, marine… SEE MORE
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Rescue of Six Fishermen Shows Importance of Personal Locator Beacons

9/10/2024 - By Carli Stewart. Six fishermen were rescued, and their disabled vessel was towed to Satawal Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) after a coordinated search by international operations. The United States Coast Guard, one of the crews involved in the rescue efforts, has written statements about the importance… SEE MORE
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Coast Guard Foundation Activates Disaster Relief after Beryl, Debby, Alaska Floods

8/30/2024 - By nationalfisherman.com. The Coast Guard Foundation opened its emergency disaster relief program to assist Coast Guard members and their families who have been affected by Hurricane Beryl, Tropical Storm Debby and glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska. “The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has already proven to be one of the most… SEE MORE