Category: Coastal News

Late Berry Crop Adds to Bear Problem

7/5/2022 - By Jessica Tomlinson. Due to unseasonably cool weather and failed pollination, Salmonberries and Thimbleberries (an important food source for bears) are not yet ripe. As a result of the delayed berry crops, bears on the Oregon coast have been forced to find other food sources, often times in areas where… SEE MORE

The History of Fireworks

7/4/2022 - By Alexis Stempien. On America's first Fourth of July celebration in 1777, fireworks were one color: orange. There were no elaborate sparkles, no red, white, and blue stars -- nothing more than a few glorified (although uplifting) explosions in the sky. As it turns out, although we've been lighting fireworks… SEE MORE

Police To Use Drones to Monitor Illegal Fireworks

7/4/2022 - By Rachel Showalter. This year will be the first time some Central Coast cities are using drone technology to monitor illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July. Most cities have some regulations to enforce safe and legal fireworks. Still, every year, many areas see an increased use of illegal fireworks.… SEE MORE

Rare Black Gar Caught in Texas

7/3/2022 - By Captain Experiences Angler Surprise: Rare Black Alligator Gar Caught in Texas During another successful day of fly fishing for redfish, Captain Justin and angler Terrel Maguire happened upon an actual fish of a lifetime. Justin will tell you that seeing gator gar in the Texas coastal marsh is “very… SEE MORE

Safety Tips for Night Boating

7/3/2022 - By Discover Boating. There are many reasons why you may find yourself out on the water after dark. You may be night fishing, taking a moonlit romantic cruise or getting back after a dinner that ran long. Night boating is different from day excursions and adds particular challenges. The good… SEE MORE

Coast Guard Warnings for July 4th

7/2/2022 - SEATTLE — The Coast Guard would like to remind recreational boaters of the risks associated with recreating in, on or around cold water this Fourth of July weekend. Despite warmer air temperatures, Pacific Northwest waters continue to remain in the 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit range. To prevent cold water shock… SEE MORE

Record Number of New Boaters Expected July 4th

7/2/2022 - By the Water Sports Foundation Millions of boaters are expected to head out on the water this Fourth of July weekend, including more than 830,000 first-time boat buyers who purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in crowds coupled with the number of inexperienced new boaters has caught the attention… SEE MORE

Current Red Tide Status in Florida

7/1/2022 - Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Southwest Florida over the past week. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations offshore of Hillsborough County. For additional information, view the Southwest… SEE MORE

9 Steps You Can Take To Mitigate Flooding

7/1/2022 - By Lily Cao Flooding is a significant problem for buildings all around the world, including architectural treasures like the Farnsworth House that have been plagued by the issue time and time again. In particular, one-third of the entire continental U.S. are at risk of flooding this spring, especially the Northern… SEE MORE

July: High Season for Whale Watching in NYC

7/1/2022 - By Rove.me Whales have been rarely seen in New York City waters until 2011, but in recent years the whale population in the Big Apple water has been booming. More than 300 cetaceans have been spotted in just one year. All thanks to a better quality of water in the… SEE MORE