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The Economic Impacts of Marine Debris on Tourism-Dependent Communities
By marinedebris.noaa.gov. The tourism and recreation sector is the largest employer in the ocean and Great Lakes economy. This sector relies heavily on healthy coastal and ocean resources as well as the aesthetic quality of the environment. Unfortunately, marine debris is a pervasive issue in many coastal areas of the… SEE MORE
2023 Antarctic sea ice winter maximum is lowest on record by a wide margin
By climate.gov. Overview of conditions On September 10, 2023, sea ice in the Antarctic reached an annual maximum extent of 16.96 million square kilometers (6.55 million square miles), setting a record low maximum in the satellite record that began in 1979. This year’s maximum is 1.03 million square kilometers (398,000 square miles) below the previous… SEE MORE
Oceans in a new light
By sustainability.stanford.edu. An optical sensor smaller than a postage stamp could help coastal communities monitor some of the world’s largest marine protected areas. On a warm day this spring, an airplane carrying Stanford experimental physicist Halleh Balch touched down on the island nation of Palau in the Western Pacific as a brewing… SEE MORE
Cold-Weather Seamanship
By boatingmag.com. Nine tips for by wallpaperflarewallpaperflareWa. The weather may have cooled, but the passion to continue boating burns bright for many. Once fall sets in for good, the skies get bluer, the air gets crisper, and the crowds get thinner. Use these tips to maintain personal safety and convenience… SEE MORE
Answering the Question: Where Should I Fish?
Deciding where to fish for the day can be one of the major challenges for anglers. You want to be sure that you’ve exercised all location options while staying fuel conscious. How do you scan the water for the bite without wasting fuel? You can ask your local sources for… Learn More
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The Economic Impacts of Marine Debris on Tourism-Dependent Communities
By marinedebris.noaa.gov. The tourism and recreation sector is the largest employer in the ocean and… More

2023 Antarctic sea ice winter maximum is lowest on record by a wide margin
By climate.gov. Overview of conditions On September 10, 2023, sea ice in the Antarctic reached an annual maximum… More

Oceans in a new light
By sustainability.stanford.edu. An optical sensor smaller than a postage stamp could help coastal communities monitor… More

Cold-Weather Seamanship
By boatingmag.com. Nine tips for by wallpaperflarewallpaperflareWa. The weather may have cooled, but the passion… More

The Sky This Week: Under the Full "Harvest" Moon on Sept. 29
By the Geoff Chester, U.S. Naval Observatory. The Moon starts the week in the company… More

Why Does This Sea Glow in the Dark?
By atlasobscura.com. From Aristotle to Darwin, humankind’s efforts to understand bioluminescence span thousands of years.… More

Bomb Cyclone Slams Pacific Northwest with Heavy Rain, Raising Threat of Debris Flows
By foxweather.com. Most of the rain will be beneficial as the Pacific Northwest begins to… More

Fifth Annual Harbormaster Appreciation Day to Be Celebrated on October 8, 2023
By US Harbors. Harbormasters Now Have Increased Responsibilities. Harbormasters around the country have seen exponential… More

Underwater Museum of Art: Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
By atlasobscura.com. SWIM THROUGH A TUNNEL FORMED by the arched rib-cage remains of a prehistoric marine… More