Category: Coastal News

Gloucester Message in a Bottle Found 25 Years Later

Coastal News

3/28/2022 - A message in a bottle thrown into the Atlantic Ocean from a Gloucester fishing boat has been found after it washed ashore in Brittany, France. The letter inside was dated April 20, 1995. Jonathan ‘Ivan’ Saunders, the engineer of the Hannah Boden, wrote the note and released the bottle near… SEE MORE

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Maryland Offers Grants for Aquatic Invasive Species Removal

Coastal News

3/28/2022 - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces a new grant program to aid in the removal of aquatic invasive species in Maryland waters. The Invasive Species Control Proposal Solicitation is searching for community-based programs or individuals to help the department engage with the public and organizational partners in the control and… SEE MORE

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What’s the Difference Between Spring and Neap Tides?

3/27/2022 - A spring tide — popularly known as a "King Tide" — refers to the 'springing forth' of the tide during new and full moon. A neap tide — seven days after a spring tide — refers to a period of moderate tides when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other. Tides are long-period waves… SEE MORE

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Alaska Air Pollution Holds Clues for Other Arctic Climates

3/25/2022 - By Mark Thiessen. FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — In the pristine expanse of Alaska’s interior lies a dirty secret: some of the most polluted winter air in the United States can be found in and around Fairbanks. The Fairbanks North Star Borough, which includes Alaska’s second largest city, routinely exceeds limits… SEE MORE

Tides 101: What is a Tide Gauge?

3/24/2022 - A tide gauge, which is one component of a modern water level monitoring station, is fitted with sensors that continuously record the height of the surrounding water level. This data is critical for many coastal activities, including safe navigation, sound engineering, and habitat restoration and preservation. Before computers were used… SEE MORE

NOAA, Partners Discover Wreck of 207-year-old Whaling Ship

3/23/2022 - NOAA and partners today announced the discovery of the wreck of a 207-year-old whaling ship, called Industry, found on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. The remains of the 64-foot long, two-masted wooden brig opens a window into a little known chapter of American history when descendants of African enslaved… SEE MORE

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Climate Change 101: Arctic 70 and 50 Degrees Above Normal

3/22/2022 - By Seth Borenstein. Earth’s poles are undergoing simultaneous freakish extreme heat with parts of Antarctica more than 70 degrees (40 degrees Celsius) warmer than average and areas of the Arctic more than 50 degrees (30 degrees Celsius) warmer than average. Weather stations in Antarctica shattered records Friday as the region… SEE MORE

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March 2022 – News from Our Coasts

3/21/2022 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR MARCH Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors A funding package approved by federal lawmakers includes more than $17 million to help the lobster fishing industry adjust to… SEE MORE

Weather 101: What is La Niña?

3/21/2022 - La Niña is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, compared to El Niño, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. The graphic below shows the sea surface temperature in the equatorial Pacific (20ºN-20ºS, 100ºE-60ºW) from Indonesia on the left to central… SEE MORE

Rebuild or Retreat? Newport Eyes Cliff Walk’s Eroding Future

3/20/2022 - By Jennifer McDermott. NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Newport, Rhode Island, is in a bind: Should the city continue propping up its landmark Cliff Walk, even though chunks of the path keep crumbling into the sea? Last week, coastal erosion knocked out 30 feet (9 meters) of the paved trail, which winds… SEE MORE