Category: Coastal News

The Iciest Waters Around Antarctica Are Less Icy

6/19/2020 - By Henry Fountain. The sea ice that surrounds Antarctica, like that in the Arctic, is seasonal: it increases in extent during the winter and largely melts in the summer. The exception has been the Weddell Sea, east of the Antarctic Peninsula, which retains much of its ice from year to… 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

Summer Sailstice–The Global Celebration of Sailing–Celebrates 20th Anniversary on June 20th

Coastal News

6/15/2020 - Summer Sailstice is a global sailing celebration held on the weekend closest to the northern hemisphere’s summer solstice. This international event was founded in 2001 to create visibility, camaraderie and participation in sailing by connecting the global sailing community in a fun, creative, multi-location celebration of sailing. Summer Sailstice has… 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

Senate to Vote on Great American Outdoors Act in June

6/12/2020 - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that the Senate will take up the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) when it resumes work in June. This landmark legislation would fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund, as well as address the $20 billion maintenance backlog on America’s public lands… SEE MORE

The Great Outdoors Act

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Coral Etiquette 101

6/9/2020 - Make sure you enjoy coral areas responsibly by taking a few simple actions during your time in the water and on land. Corals and other marine habitats are a must-see if you live in or are visiting one of the many places in the U.S. that are home to these… 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

In Massachusetts, recreational and commercial fishers take more than 175,000 striped bass a year.

Massachusetts Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend June 6th – 7th, 2020

6/5/2020 - Mark your calendars for this year’s Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend on June 6 and 7! No license is required to fish any public lake, pond, reservoir, stream, or river in Massachusetts from 12 a.m. Saturday, June 6 until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Other than Free Fishing Weekend, you need a license to fish in… SEE MORE

Alabama Free Fishing Day – June 13th, 2020

6/5/2020 - Each calendar year, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources designates a "Free Fishing Day" for the public to fish recreationally in public waters without a fishing license. The event is part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 6-14, 2020. State Public Fishing Lakes still require a fishing… SEE MORE

8 License-free Fishing Days in Florida

6/5/2020 - By Bob Rountree. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is sponsoring eight license-free fishing days in Florida during 2020, and two big weekends are coming up in June. License-free fishing days in Florida Saltwater June 6 and 7, 2020. (First Saturday and Sunday in June.) Sept. 5, 2020. (First… SEE MORE