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Is the Future of Offshore Fishing Female?

6/20/2021 - By Allie Conti. The fishing club’s newest member had slept through her alarm and was now speeding through Queens toward the beach in the predawn light. Gypsea Star was supposed to debark at 5 a.m., almost half an hour earlier, and if the anglers weren’t able to beat the other… SEE MORE

MAYFLOWER II under tow of the tug JAGUAR.

Robotic Ship Sets Off to Retrace the Mayflower’s Journey

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6/18/2021 - By Urooba Jamal. SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Four centuries and one year after the Mayflower departed from Plymouth, England, on a historic sea journey to America, another trailblazing vessel with the same name has set off to retrace the voyage. This Mayflower, though, is a sleek, modern robotic ship that… SEE MORE

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What’s Behind the Heat Wave in the American West?

6/18/2021 - By Anita Snow. PHOENIX (AP) — Much of the American West has been blasted with sweltering heat this week as a high pressure dome combines with the worst drought in modern history to launch temperatures into the triple digits, toppling records even before the official start of summer. Record daily… SEE MORE

Florida Red Tide Mid-Week Update for June 16, 2021

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6/17/2021 - Current Conditions A bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida. Over the past week, K. brevis was detected in 52 samples, with bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) observed in six samples from Pinellas County, three samples from Hillsborough County, and four samples from Manatee County. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over… SEE MORE

NYC Announces $90 Million Restoration to 79th Street Boat Basin

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6/16/2021 - By Mike Mishkin. NYC Parks has announced that the 80 year old 79th Street Boat Basin in Riverside Park will undergo a total reconstruction. The project, which is currently in its final design stages and under review for approval, will aim to “make the historic marina climate resilient, enable more ecological research… SEE MORE

Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, Hilton Head Island, SC

What is the Maryland Clean Marina Initiative?

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6/16/2021 - The Maryland Clean Marina Initiative is an evolving effort to assist marina, boatyards and yacht club operators to protect the resources that provide their livelihood: clean water and fresh air. The Initiative is distributing a comprehensive pollution prevention guidebook for marinas, recognizes “Clean Marinas” through an awards program, and conducts… SEE MORE

Why It May be Better to Donate Your Boat Now, and Not In December

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6/16/2021 - By BoatUS Foundation. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Boat owners wishing to do good or take advantage of potential tax benefits may consider donating their boats to charity. Often this decision is made at the end of year just before the start of the new tax season. Waiting until the end of… SEE MORE

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Fishing 101: Tips for Finding a Good Fishing Spot in Open Water

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6/16/2021 - By Kenneth Reaves. When learning the ropes - and rods - of saltwater fishing, thorough preparation involves more than just a rich arsenal of gear and the appropriate attire. Open-water fishing is challenging and requires technique and prior research. If you’re embarking on an open-water adventure for the first time,… SEE MORE

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Storm Heavily Damages Carriage Roads at Acadia National Park

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6/16/2021 - BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — The beloved carriage roads at Acadia National Park suffered heavy damage from a severe recent rainstorm, the National Park Service said Monday. The rainstorm hit Bar Harbor in the early hours of June 9. The park service said 10 miles (16 kilometers) of the 45-mile… SEE MORE

On Florida’s Horizon: Dust, Brilliant Sunsets and Allergies

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6/16/2021 - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Sunsets across Florida in the coming days could become even more spectacular, as clouds of dust from the Sahara desert sweep in across the Atlantic coast. The plume is expected to dampen storm activity but worsen air pollution, causing trouble for some people with allergies and… SEE MORE

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