Category: Fishing

Atlantic Red Snapper Season to Begin

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7/8/2021 - Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are looking for anglers’ help to capture information about the Atlantic red snapper fishery. The 2021 recreational season in Atlantic federal waters is July 9-11. Anglers are limited to one fish per person, per day,… SEE MORE

Alaska Fishermen Join Sleep Deprivation Study

7/7/2021 - By Sabine Poux. For commercial fishermen, the difference between getting a few more hours of sleep or not can sometimes be a question of livelihood. That’s what Jerry Dzugan explains in his classes. He’s the executive director of the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association, or AMSEA, based in Sitka. “The… SEE MORE

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Public Notice: 2021-2022 Recreational Oyster Rules

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7/1/2021 - WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources establishes the rules for the recreational oyster season, days of the week that an individual may catch oysters, catch limits, and catch times. Effective at 12:01 a.m. July 4, 2021: Season The recreational oyster season is open from October… SEE MORE

The History of Transporting Fish by Rail

7/1/2021 - The U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, commonly known as the Fish Commission, was created in 1871. One year later, Congress added fish culture to its scope of work. Commissioner Spencer Baird had already been allotted $5,000 — about $110,00 today — by Congress to study and recommend solutions to… SEE MORE

NASA Looks at Louisiana Delta System, Eyes Global Forecasts

6/30/2021 - By Janet McConnaughey. MIKE ISLAND, La. (AP) — Erosion, sinking land and sea rise from climate change have killed the Louisiana woods where a 41-year-old Native American chief played as a child. Not far away in the Mississippi River delta system, middle-school students can stand on islands that emerged the… SEE MORE

Chesapeake Bay Health Edges Up to C Grade in Report Card

6/26/2021 - By Brian Witte. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The health of the Chesapeake Bay improved to a grade of C in 2020 — up from a C-minus in 2019, according to an annual report card by scientists released Tuesday. Individual indicators on the health of the nation’s largest estuary had mixed… SEE MORE

Red Tide Status Update for June 25, 2021

6/25/2021 - Current Conditions A patchy bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists on the Florida Gulf Coast. Over the past week, K. brevis was detected in 98 samples. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 37 samples: one sample from Pasco County, nine samples from Pinellas County, 18 samples from Hillsborough County, eight samples… SEE MORE

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Different Types of Fishing Reels – Pros & Cons Explained

6/25/2021 - By Adam Young of panfishnation.com What Are The Different Types of Fishing Reels? And Which is Best for Me? When it comes to fishing tackle, variety and choices are abundant. But if you're just getting started, or interested in knowing the detailed differences you may be wondering what are the… SEE MORE

40 Years of Building Boats that Honor Downeast Heritage & Family

6/25/2021 - "We really value family here at Eastern Boats, and we run our business like a family." Eastern Boats has been building classic boats with DownEast hulls for over 40 years. Their boats are famous for their workboat heritage where safety, function, and comfort are valued over fancy add-ons. Their lines… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: June 2021

6/23/2021 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR JUNE Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors Congratulations to Charlevoix, Michigan for winning the top prize in our Best Harbor 2021 contest. Thanks to all of our… SEE MORE

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