Category: Coastal News

The July issue of National Geographic magazine. Goliath groupers emerge from a blizzard of baitfish on a WWII shipwreck off Florida. Photo credit: © David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes/National Geographic

Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds

7/19/2023 - By ecomagazine.com. From growls to pulses to booms, whales, fish and crustaceans all produce sounds. In fact, more than 800 species of fish are capable of making noises for a variety of functions such as courtship and mating, defending their turf or responding to threats. Each of these species has… SEE MORE

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Gulf Coast Shrimping boat off Biloxi/Ocean Springs Coast, Mississippi. (Image credit: Getty Images)

Fishery Disaster Declarations Approved in Louisiana and Mississippi

7/18/2023 - By ecomagazine.com. US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced her determination that fishery disasters occurred in multiple Louisiana and Mississippi fisheries in 2020. The Secretary, working with NOAA Fisheries, evaluates fishery disaster requests based on data submitted by a state and/or tribe. “Sustainable fisheries are vital to our nation’s… SEE MORE

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Shrimp trawler preparing to set gear off the coast of Oregon by WikiCommons.

Shrimp imports threaten U.S. Gulf fleet

7/17/2023 - By Paul Molyneaux. Southern shrimpers, facing record low prices, choose to stay at the dock. In places like Delacroix, La., shrimp fishermen are looking at $1.10 for 16 to 20 count brown shrimp. “Last winter it was $3 a pound before the inshore season opened. We done alright. Then it… SEE MORE

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How to Dress for Kayaking

7/16/2023 - By paddling.com. Warm Weather & Water If you live in a hot part of the world that has warm water, dressing for kayaking is simple. Your biggest challenge will be staying cool, hydrated, and protected from the sun, and this should be something that you're used to doing. The most… SEE MORE

Ocean Climate Action Plan Information

7/15/2023 - By noaa.gov. In the face of climate change, the ocean can be a source of climate adaptation and mitigation solutions that provide co-benefits such as good-paying jobs, sustainable livelihoods and communities, and healthier ocean ecosystems. Ocean-based solutions include, but are not limited to: green shipping, blue carbon, biodiversity conservation and… SEE MORE

Scientists Discover New Deep-sea Octopus Nursery in Costa Rica

7/14/2023 - By ecomagazine.com. A team of international scientists have discovered a new deep-sea octopus nursery at a low-temperature hydrothermal vent offshore of Costa Rica. The discovery of the brooding site brings the world’s known octopus nurseries to three. The team also proved that the first known aggregation of deep-sea octopus, the… SEE MORE

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Northern bluefin tuna - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Microscopic Monsters of the Ocean: Tuna

7/13/2023 - By saltwatersportsman.com. The life history of most game fishes is pretty amazing. Although some species may grow to more than 1,000 pounds, all begin life as one of millions of eggs the size of a small grain of sand floating about an ocean full of tiny predators, following a full-moon… SEE MORE

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The green scum shown in this image is the worst algae bloom Lake Erie has experienced in decades by Wikicommons.

Illness and Symptoms: Marine (Saltwater) Algal Blooms

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7/12/2023 - By cdc.gov. Algae that can produce toxins can make both people and animals sick. Learn more about illnesses and symptoms caused by harmful algal blooms (often called red tides) in salt water. In salt water, such as oceans and bays, harmful algal blooms are most commonly caused by diatoms and… SEE MORE

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Calif. Proposes 300% Registration Fee Increase

7/11/2023 - By soundingsonline.com. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2024 budget includes a 300% boat registration fee increase, and BoatUS and the nonprofit Recreational Boaters of California are asking boat owners in the state to voice their concerns about the rate hike. “Most citizens can understand, over time, the need for modest increases… SEE MORE

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The Northern Lights are Coming to Several States this Week

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7/10/2023 - By Ayana Archie. The northern lights are expected to be visible across several U.S. states this week, according to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Kp-index, or planetary index, will be at five and six, respectively. The scale goes all the way up to nine, and any occurrence above five is… SEE MORE