Category: Fishing

New Right Whale Slow Zone East of Ocean City, Maryland

12/16/2021 - On December 11, 2021, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's acoustic array detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City, Maryland. A VOLUNTARY Right Whale Slow Zone is in effect immediately and expires on December 26, 2021. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots or less… SEE MORE

Proposed Regulations for Blue Crabs

12/3/2021 - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering changes to the commercial trotline time restrictions in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries as well as clarifying rules pertaining to handlines, eel pots, and commercial licensing. View the Summary View the Proposal Submit Comments by filling out this Comment Form no later… SEE MORE

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FY22 NOAA Small Business Innovation Research Funding Opportunity Now Open

12/3/2021 - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its Fiscal Year (FY) 22 Phase I Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. NOAA Phase I SBIR awards provide up to $150,000 with up to a six (6) month period of performance for conducting feasibility and proof… SEE MORE

2021 Gift Guide for Boaters, Fishermen and Outdoor Enthusiasts

12/2/2021 - The 2021 holiday season is upon us and we've been busy testing products to find the perfect gifts for the boater, fisherman or outdoor enthusiast on your list. STAY WARM AND WELL LIT - No matter what you want to do, this hands free LED lighted water resistant hat is… SEE MORE

A Lobsterman Caught a 1-in-100-million ‘Cotton Candy’ Lobster

11/19/2021 - By Kelly B. Gormly. Billy Coppersmith has been a lobster fisherman for about four decades, and he thought he’d possibly seen everything there was to see along the coast of Maine. But when he reeled in a trap one afternoon this month as he was sailing in Casco Bay near… SEE MORE

High Tide, Low Tide, My Tide

11/19/2021 - No need to consult a tide chart and make adjustments for your local tides: the Sandy Shores custom tide clocks show the High, Low, Incoming and Outgoing tides so planning your next beach picnic, kayaking adventure or fishing trip is easy. These tide clocks are delivered with the clock set… SEE MORE

November 2021 – News from Our Coasts

11/16/2021 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR NOVEMBER Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors We are hosting a free online conference on November 17th to help coastal communities--and their citizens--understand and prepare for changes… SEE MORE

NOAA Funds Golet’s Latest Western Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research

11/16/2021 - ORONO —The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded Golet, a research assistant professor with the UMaine School of Marine Sciences, more than $276,000 to lead a team of researchers who will collect and analyze updated western Atlantic bluefin tuna population data, according to a news release from UMaine. The new data is to help reduce… SEE MORE

Portland’s Historic Union Wharf is Being Sold and Preserved for Maritime Use

11/15/2021 - Union Wharf, a cornerstone of the waterfront in operation in Maine’s largest city for 228 years, is being purchased by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in a transaction that aims to maintain access for fishermen, response personnel to oil spills, lobster wholesalers and other maritime businesses. The pier has… SEE MORE

Extension of Right Whale Slow Zone South of Nantucket, MA

11/8/2021 - On November 6, 2021, the Center for Coastal Studies aerial survey team detected the presence of right whales South of Nantucket, MA. The right whale Slow Zone (DMA) is in effect immediately and expires on November 22, 2021. As a reminder, on November 4, 2021, NOAA Fisheries announced a voluntary right… SEE MORE