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Derelict Fishing Gear: A Growing Hazard for Whales and Boaters Alike

12/6/2025 - By Norris Comer, Published in best4boats.com. The tragic recent stranding of a young humpback whale on Oregon's coast has renewed attention on the widespread problem of derelict fishing gear—an issue that affects not only marine mammals but recreational and commercial boaters navigating U.S. coastal waters. For anyone who has cruised… SEE MORE
Close-up view of bacterial communities thriving at the vent site. The distance between the two green laser points is 9 cm, providing a scale for the dense microbial structures visible on the seafloor. (Photo by EXTREME25)

Arctic Ocean Discovery Reveals New Methane Source Using Advanced Marine Sensors

12/4/2025 - By Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, whoi.edu. Marine research technology continues to advance our understanding of ocean chemistry, with implications for Arctic navigation and environmental monitoring that affect commercial shipping routes and harbor operations throughout the region. According to a November 21, 2025 press release from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: An… SEE MORE
Porites cf. lobata is a key reef-building coral that provides habitats for numerous species, including feather stars (comatulid crinoids) and fish. (Photo by Kharis Schrage, ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

Palau’s Rock Islands Harbor Heat-resistant Corals

11/15/2025 - By Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, whoi.edu. Heat-Resistant Corals Discovered in Palau's Rock Islands As marine heatwaves increasingly threaten coral reefs worldwide, new research from Palau offers promising insights for harbor and coastal communities that depend on healthy reef ecosystems for shoreline protection, fisheries, and maritime navigation safety. The discovery of… SEE MORE
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Fishery Closes Through November 30

11/14/2025 - By fisheries.noaa.gov., Published in fisheries.noaa.gov. The commercial Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery has been temporarily suspended through the end of November, affecting fishing operations at harbors along the Eastern Seaboard from North Carolina to Maine. This closure represents another quota management action in what has proven to be a challenging year… SEE MORE
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Toxic Algae Bloom Overwhelms California Marine Rescuers as Sea Lions Fall Ill

10/19/2025 - By Dawn Anderson, Published in best4boats.com. A severe harmful algal bloom along Southern California's coast is creating hazardous conditions not only for marine mammals but also for boaters and beachgoers who may encounter disoriented or aggressive sea lions. The crisis highlights growing concerns about ocean health along one of America's… SEE MORE
Thomas Piecuch flips floating oyster bags on his farm (Credit: Holy Ground Oyster Company).

Celebrating Aquaculture Week: Farming from Tide to Table

9/25/2025 - By fisheries.noaa.gov. Aquaculture Week 2025 offers a chance to learn how marine aquaculture—or farmed seafood—is vital for supporting our nation’s seafood production and jobs on the water, enhancing coastal resilience, and more. National Aquaculture Week celebrates increasing access to fresh seafood while protecting coastal resources. Seafood farming, if done responsibly… SEE MORE
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NOAA and Partners Deploy Mini Ocean Robots to Collect Hurricane Data

9/4/2025 - By research.noaa.gov. The 4-foot-long robots aim to deliver low-cost data for research and forecasting. NOAA, in partnership with The University of Southern Mississippi and with the robotics company Oshen, launched five small uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) called C-Stars in the waters off the U.S. Virgin Islands on August 31st to collect critical data… SEE MORE
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Mapping the Waters of Valdez, Alaska for Tsunami and Landslide Preparedness

7/31/2025 - By oceanservice.noaa.gov. A new partnership between NOAA and the City of Valdez, Alaska will help emergency managers prepare for future earthquakes, tsunamis, and underwater landslides. This partnership will support mapping 34 square nautical miles of the Port of Valdez — an important gateway to interior Alaska. A devastating earthquake in 1964 caused… SEE MORE
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The Gentle Wisdom of Pacific Rockfish: A Story of Natural Adaptation

7/29/2025 - By US Harbors. Discovering how one of the ocean's most patient survivors navigates changing waters—and what it teaches West Coast anglers. Something beautiful is unfolding beneath Pacific waters. As ocean conditions gently shift and change, black rockfish have revealed a survival approach that speaks to nature's quiet wisdom: they're thoughtfully… SEE MORE