Category: Environment

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Best Fourth of July Fishing Destinations in the US

6/24/2022 - By Vuk. Everyone knows what a good old-fashioned Independence Day celebration looks like – parades, get-togethers, barbecues, and a lot of fireworks. Should you add fishing to this list? We certainly think so! After all, what better way to celebrate the spirit of this holiday than to enjoy the same… SEE MORE

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NYC Boating: Free Kayaking on the Hudson

6/23/2022 - Whether you’re a novice or a pro, kayaking on the Hudson River is a great way to spend a day in New York. And with a combination of free and expert lessons offered at several locations, there’s no excuse for not giving it a try. Experience the joy of kayaking… SEE MORE

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Protecting Seagrass Will Help Save Our Oceans

6/20/2022 - By United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). About 0.1 per cent of the ocean’s floor is covered in lanky green flowering plants known as seagrasses. Their often-sprawling meadows purify ocean water, shelter fish and provide food for thousands of marine species. But seagrass habitats have been in decline since 1930, with… SEE MORE

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Florida Python Hunt Set for August

6/19/2022 - By APnews. Flanked by a huge writhing snake, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that the annual prize-winning hunt for invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades will begin Aug. 5. People must register to participate and complete an online training course for the event, which typically draws hundreds from… SEE MORE

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Celebrate Sea Turtles This Week!

6/16/2022 - By NOAA. Sea turtles are a key part of marine ecosystems worldwide, but they face many threats today. NOAA works to protect and conserve six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters. All are threatened or endangered. Sea Turtle Week is June 13–17, 2022! Join us in celebrating these marine reptiles… SEE MORE

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Blue Pike: Long Gone But Not Forgotten

6/16/2022 - By James Proffitt. One of the last known (and most famous) blue pike was landed by hook and line in 1962. In 1983, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the blue pike extinct. Yet, nearly 40 years later, the population remains robust and healthy – in the hearts and… SEE MORE

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Best Nature Trails on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

6/15/2022 - By Mark W. LaSalle, Phd. It is always risky to choose the best of anything, including places where nature is seen at its best. For those of us who frequent those “best” places, we are picky in how we define them as such. For the purpose of this list, the… SEE MORE

Interactive map: Changes in Sea Level Over Time

6/15/2022 - By Rebecca Lindsey, Julia Engdahl, Nathan Murry, Analise Keeney, Ashley Miller, Chris Veras, and Audra Luscher. Global sea level has risen between 6 and 8 inches (15-20 cm) over the last 100 years. About one third of the increase is due to the thermal expansion of ocean water as it has gotten warmer, and about two-thirds… SEE MORE

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Orca Sightings Way Up This Year

6/14/2022 - By Paul Hunter. Orca sightings have been off the hook this year, all along the southern coast. They normally feed on baby gray whales during their annual migration north to Alaska, starting in late March to early June. They’re also known to swim closer to land to snack on sea… SEE MORE

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9 Ways to Learn to Sail for (Practically) Free

6/13/2022 - By Shawn Buckles. Don't own a boat, but want to learn to sail? In this article, I'll share some ways that will actually help you to learn to sail and that are either cheap or free. Here are some great ways to learn how to sail on the cheap: Two… SEE MORE