Category: Coastal News

Arctic Sea Ice Reached Its Annual High on March 5th

3/26/2020 - Arctic sea ice extent—the area where ice concentration is at least 15 percent—reached its apparent annual maximum on March 5, 2020. On March 24, the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) reported that the 2019–2020 growth season had an unexceptional finish: 5.81 million square miles (15.05 million square kilometers). It was… SEE MORE

Gov. Mills Waives Requirement for Inland Recreational Fishing License

3/21/2020 - Governor Janet Mills waived the Maine state requirements for recreational fishing licenses when fishing inland waters. The license waivers runs until April 30th, 2020. The waiver does not extend to those who have had their license revoked or suspended. https://www.maine.gov/ifw/ SEE MORE

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Coronavirus Resources, Links and Information

3/21/2020 - We will be updating the links below as more programs become available. Please let us know if you are looking for specific information and we will do our best to locate local resources. General Info Get the latest CDC information and official White House guidelines on Coronavirus. Emergency Financial Assistance… SEE MORE

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You Can Now Virtually Tour These U.S. National Parks From Wherever You Are

3/21/2020 - By Nicoletta Richardson. As everyone moves life indoors for a while, more virtual opportunities are being created. You can take an afternoon tour of the British Museum in London, or tune in nightly for a performance streamed by the Metropolitan Opera. And we just discovered that you can still get your fix of… SEE MORE

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Why Local Fisheries Matter – With or Without a Global Pandemic

3/18/2020 - By Jessica Hathaway. The topic of food security has been on the mind of forward thinkers for years now, who primarily have focused on access to food as affected by natural disasters. As Covid-19 closes ports, markets and distributors, and social distancing practices threaten the supply chain for goods and… SEE MORE

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5 Tips for Understanding Nautical Flags & their Meanings

3/17/2020 - Step aboard any boat of any size, and you’ll find all sorts of electronic navigation and communication gear. Despite our ever-connected world, even in the middle of the ocean, mariners of every stripe still use nautical flags to communicate. The practice dates back to ancient times, being the most effective… SEE MORE

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40 Ways to Help Conserve Maine’s Birds

3/16/2020 - By MDIFW Bird Biologists / Pen Bay Pilot. Our beautiful state is turning 200 this year! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” without our fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunities. Celebrate with us by learning 200 ways you can help conserve Maine for generations to come. Here are 40 ways you can… SEE MORE

High Tide Bulletin: Spring 2020

3/11/2020 - The rising and falling of the sea is a phenomenon upon which we can always depend. Tides are the regular rise and fall of the sea surface caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and their position relative to the earth. There are some factors that cause… SEE MORE