Category: Environment

Changing Light On The Maine Coast

11/6/2018 - The Maine Coast is beautiful in all seasons, and in all times of the day. The light changes constantly, providing a scenic backdrop that is never quite the same. In the last year, my trusty Nikon has provided me with ample evidence of the light and its magical unpredictability. SEE MORE

Amazing Facts about the Tide

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10/31/2018 - Recently we posted nine of our favorite tide facts on social media, perhaps you saw them. We've collected them all together here, plus a few more as well. The tide is a very large, very long wave that travels around the world at 450 miles per hour. It has no… SEE MORE

Water fun at the Lowcountry Maritime Society

Doing Good Work for Coastal Communities

10/31/2018 - Getting out on the water, whether in a powerboat, sailboat, canoe or paddleboard, is something we all love to do. How did you get started? Was there someone who showed you just how much fun it could be? Not all kids are fortunate enough to have an opportunity like that.… SEE MORE

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Every small vessel needs complete identification attached to cockpit or inside cabin

Catting Around

10/17/2018 - Ever have the urge to run away for a few days? Well, a certain Sandpiper (Marshall Marine sailboat) from Barnegat Bay, NJ decided to do just that. She slipped off her mooring one night, taking off at the mercy of the wind and tide. The next day the anxious owner… SEE MORE

Top 5 North American migratory animals

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10/3/2018 - Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus plexippus): Being the smallest animal on the list, it may seem unbelievable that these tiny winged insects cover the 3,000 mile distance from Canada to Mexico. The journey down the east coast that the butterflies take starts at the end of October. Not all make it… SEE MORE

Offshore wind manufacturing and development could mean 847 jobs for South Carolina

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9/26/2018 - CONWAY, S.C. – With targeted investments and forward-looking policies, South Carolina could capitalize on the offshore wind industry to drive economic growth and support an annual average of 847 jobs through 2035. That’s according to The South Carolina Jobs Project: A Guide to Creating Jobs in Offshore Wind, a new… SEE MORE

Hurricane Florence on 9/13. Photo credit NOAA/GOES

Update on Hurricane Florence

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9/19/2018 - Florence has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, but its effects are still potentially devastating as it moves inland, and the floodwater keeps rising. At least 40 inches of rain fell along the coast from Cape Fear to Cape Lookout. Florence is the wettest tropical cyclone to ever hit North… SEE MORE

Late Summer On Penobscot Bay

9/17/2018 - Late Summer in Penobscot Bay is a special time. Every summer, I am fortunate enough to travel to the many islands and communities that comprise this spectacular stretch of saltwater. Nikon at the ready, and Lucy by my side, I have collected a few of my favorite memories. SEE MORE

Projected path of Florence, as of 9/8/2018

Tropical Storm Florence to become Hurricane, East Coast braces for the worst

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9/8/2018 - Tonight, the 8th, Tropical Storm Florence is expected to turn into Hurricane Florence, and poses a significant threat to the East Coast of the US. By the end of next week, there is a significant chance that Florence will make landfall in the Low Country states, Georgia, South Carolina and… SEE MORE

Preparedness still key as more storms expected to develop

NOAA forecasters lower Atlantic hurricane season prediction

8/14/2018 - Conditions in the ocean and the atmosphere are conspiring to produce a less active Atlantic hurricane season than initially predicted in May, though NOAA and FEMA are raising caution as the season enters its peak months. “There are still more storms to come – the hurricane season is far from… SEE MORE