Category: Health & Safety

New York City’s Beaches Open for Swimming July 1st

6/24/2020 - By Sophia Chang. New York City’s beaches will open July 1st for swimming, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. The long-awaited announcement, just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, comes after de Blasio was criticized for first closing the beaches to the public, then only allowing walking or passive recreation.… SEE MORE

State of Maine COVID-19 Checklist for Vessel Charters

6/21/2020 - The operational checklist for charter fishing, sightseeing/daysailing and windjammers was issued on June 16th, 2020. Pre-Trip Considerations Vessels that take 6 guests or fewer, “6 packs,” can run at maximum capacity. Vessels licensed to take 7 or more passengers must not exceed passenger limits established in current guidance from the Governor’s… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/15/2020

6/19/2020 - NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of… SEE MORE

Guide to Central California Beach Fishing

6/19/2020 - Getting Started A few simple practices and gear choices can greatly enhance your enjoyment of Central California's year-round surfperch fishing. Anglers also enjoy seasonal opportunities for striped bass, California halibut, jacksmelt and surf smelt, among others. When to Go Fishing You are more likely to catch fish: In the early… SEE MORE

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NOAA Seeks Candidates for Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Council

6/19/2020 - NOAA is seeking applicants to fill the 15 seats of the new Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. The Sanctuary Advisory Council will provide advice to NOAA that supports the management plan. Members will serve as liaisons to a broad coalition of community organizations to facilitate communication and… SEE MORE

A $4.6 Billion Plan To Storm-Proof Miami

6/17/2020 - By Greg Allen. Thirteen-foot-high floodwalls could line part of Miami's waterfront, under a proposed Army Corps of Engineers plan being developed to protect the area from storm surge. The $4.6 billion plan is one of several drafted by the Corps of Engineers to protect coastal areas in the U.S, which… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/8/2020

6/12/2020 - NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/1/2020

6/5/2020 - NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE

The Ultimate Safety, Comfort, and Control For Every Boater

6/3/2020 - Ferrari meets Hummer. That’s the concept behind Life Proof Boats, the state-of-the-art designer and builder of rugged aluminum boats that can withstand anything life throws your way. These boats are virtually unsinkable. Because they have so much flotation to them, you would literally need to fill them with lead to… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: Week of 5/25/2020

5/29/2020 - NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE

Category: Health & Safety

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