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The Art of Residential Dock Fishing

7/5/2025 by Param Bhatia

By US Harbors. Strategies for Residential Dock Fishing in Salt Water Residential docks represent some of the most accessible and productive saltwater fishing opportunities available to coastal anglers. With millions of Americans living within casting distance of salt water, understanding how to effectively fish these man-made structures can unlock consistent… SEE MORE

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NOAA Staff Have Been Busy Installing Mooring Buoys for Public Use Across America

7/3/2025 by Param Bhatia

By sanctuaries.noaa.gov. Mooring buoys are a vital part of the infrastructure in many national marine sanctuaries. These buoys make it safer and easier for boaters, divers, paddlers, and snorkelers to access sanctuary sites—while protecting sensitive resources like coral reefs, seagrass beds, and historic shipwrecks from anchor damage. Across the sanctuary… SEE MORE

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Five Reasons Seamounts Matter

7/1/2025 by Param Bhatia

By sanctuaries.noaa.gov. Just like on land, there are vast mountains that lie deep beneath the ocean’s waters. Seamounts are underwater mountains that rise at least 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) from the surrounding seafloor, most of which include the remains of extinct volcanoes. These submarine mountains can be found in every ocean basin… SEE MORE

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Swim into Sea Turtle Week

6/29/2025 by Param Bhatia

By fisheries.noaa.gov. [caption id="attachment_51021" align="alignright" width="361"] Image Credits: fisheries.noaa.gov.[/caption] NOAA Fisheries recently observed Sea Turtle Week (June 9–16), raising awareness about the importance of protecting these vital members of marine ecosystems worldwide. Swimming in Earth’s oceans for tens of millions of years, sea turtles lead incredible lives. They migrate across oceans and… SEE MORE