Category: Coastal News

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

Preparing for Hurricane Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic

5/29/2020 - By Carlos J. Castillo. As you continue to take precautions to keep yourself and your family safe from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is important to stay prepared for other disasters. Hurricane season begins on June 1, and the time to prepare is now. Know Your Evacuation Route Check with… SEE MORE

What to Expect for the 2020 Hurricane Season

5/27/2020 - By Mallory Nicholls. The 2020 hurricane season is fast approaching and this year, it is expected to be a busy one. The National Hurricane Center’s outlook shows above average numbers with 13 to 19 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to six major hurricanes. What exactly goes into… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: Week of 5/18/2020

5/22/2020 - 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

Copper River Flat: Alaska’s Summer Salmon Season Starts Slow

5/20/2020 - By Laine Welch. It was slow going for the May 15 opening at Copper River, which marks the official start of Alaska’s summer salmon season. Just over 3,000 fish crossed the docks (1,491 sockeyes and 1,646 kings) by 337 deliveries in the 12-hour opener. Prices tanked for the famous “first… SEE MORE

NOAA Exploring Impact of COVID-19 Response on the Environment

5/18/2020 - The coronavirus pandemic response has reduced pollution from a large number of sources across many geographic regions. NOAA has launched a wide-ranging research effort to investigate the impact of reduced vehicle traffic, air travel, shipping, manufacturing and other activities on Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. NOAA scientists are using the most… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts : Week of 5/11/2020

5/15/2020 - 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

“Women on the Water”: Bonnie Karen, Charter Company Entrepreneur

5/15/2020 - When we first started our "Women on the Water" series profiling amazing women whose lives are built around our coasts and the water, we got this incredibly heartfelt email from one of our users nominating his wife Bonnie Karen, the owner and founder of Reel Kind Fishing and Tours in Naples,… SEE MORE

State by State Guide to Fishing, Boating and Coastal Restrictions

5/15/2020 - Alabama Effective April 30, 2020, at 5 p.m., Alabama beaches are open with conditions. All beaches shall be open to gatherings of fewer than 10 persons Anyone using the beaches must maintain a consistent 6-foot distance from others (excluding those living in your home) For more information about the beach… SEE MORE

Category: Coastal News

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