Category: Coastal News

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

RI Lawmaker Calls For Direct Shellfish Sales

5/15/2020 - By Rachel Nunes. A Rhode Island lawmaker is calling for local fisherman to be allowed to sell shellfish directly to customers. Rep. Joseph M. McNamara sent a letter to Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit, calling for her to change the policy for shellfishers. "Giving these shellfishermen permission to… SEE MORE

5G technology is likely to have an impact on satellite data.

Even with Americans Stuck at Home, Weather Forecasts are an Integral Part of Life

5/11/2020 - By Sean Potter. Americans have an insatiable appetite for weather, and the unusual winter blast expected across parts of the East this weekend — along with a continued heat wave out West — will only add to the feeding frenzy for forecasts. Americans are paying attention to the weather, and… SEE MORE

Coast Guard Taps Cellphone Location Data to Speed Searches

5/11/2020 - The U.S. Coast Guard is tapping into cellphone location data to quickly locate distressed boaters. The voluntary i911 program lets the Coast Guard access mariners’ cellphone locations to help rescue crews find them faster. The software is a free service for all first responders, including the Coast Guard. “It greatly… SEE MORE

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News from Our Coasts :: Week of 5/4/2020

5/8/2020 - 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: Erin Ranney, Wildlife Photographer & Commercial Fisherman

5/8/2020 - Alicia Biggart, US Harbors's Content Editor, recently had the chance to speak with Erin Ranney, a professional wildlife camerawoman, commercial Salmon fisher and deep sea video engineer about how she got into such varied lines of work. [caption id="attachment_34810" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Salmon fishing in Alaska.[/caption] ERIN: My name is Erin… SEE MORE