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Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day
May 20
Whether you’re working in the office, at home, in the air, or on the water, all boating enthusiasts can participate in Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day on Friday, May 20, 2022. This fun day is part of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters… SEE MORE
Capitol Hill Ocean Week Conference
June 7 - June 9
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is excited to announce the opening of registration for Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2022! The Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) conference will take place in-person in Washington, DC, and on a virtual platform from June 7-9. The CHOW conference agenda is now available on the registration website. The conference's theme, “Sea: the Future,” will celebrate the… SEE MORE
Latest News for Maine Filter
Boating 101: Spring Checklist
By John Page Williams. Hooray for spring! It’s time to get out on the water. But first, make sure your boat is ready to run smoothly, reliably, and safely. (And even if you have been fishing all winter, it’s a good time to check over your rig for an even… SEE MORE
Best Harbor 2022 Leaderboard
With just over two weeks left to VOTE for your Best Harbor, a few clear coastal favorites have emerged. Don't see your favorite harbor in the list below? Get out and vote today! Not only will the winning harbor get bragging rights, the Grand Winner and Regional Winner harbors will… SEE MORE
Moon Goes Blood Red this Weekend: ‘Eclipse for the Americas’
By Marcia Dunn. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies this weekend, providing longer than usual thrills for stargazers across North and South America. The celestial action unfolds Sunday night into early Monday morning, with the moon bathed in the reflected red and… SEE MORE
Study Finds Cleaner Air Leads to More Atlantic Hurricanes
By Seth Borenstein. Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new U.S. government study found. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration study links changes in regionalized air pollution across the globe to storm activity going both up and down. A 50% decrease in pollution particles and… SEE MORE
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Southern Coast & Casco Bay, ME
Casco Bay and Maine's Southern Coast are the most populated areas of Maine, but that doesn't result in any lack of charm or local flavor. Portland, the jewel of Maine, and home to the best food anywhere is a vibrant growing city. The Southern Maine Coast has been blessed with miles picturesque beaches, and islands of pastoral country surrounded by seas of forest. Both history and geography create the chemistry to give you a vacation you won't forget. Enjoy a lobster boat cruise, charter fishing excursion or kayaking excursion along the coast, canoeing on the Mousam River, a trolley ride to the beach, or the thrill of an oceanside amusement park. Open year 'round, the Southern Maine Coast has it all. SEE MORE
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Voting Begins in Search for 2022's "Best Harbor" in the U.S.
On Monday, April 18th 2022 voting began in our 4th annual “Best Harbor in the U.S.” contest! Participation is free and open to everyone. Vote for your harbor HERE. Voting for this year’s Best Harbor contest is open from April 18th through May 31st, 2022. Participation is limited to one vote… Learn More
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Boating 101: Spring Checklist
By John Page Williams. Hooray for spring! It’s time to get out on the water.… More
Best Harbor 2022 Leaderboard
With just over two weeks left to VOTE for your Best Harbor, a few clear… More
Moon Goes Blood Red this Weekend: ‘Eclipse for the Americas’
By Marcia Dunn. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A total lunar eclipse will grace the… More
Study Finds Cleaner Air Leads to More Atlantic Hurricanes
By Seth Borenstein. Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new… More
Women on the Water: Kristen Frohnhoefer, President of Sea Tow
Kristen Frohnhoefer, President of Sea Tow joins Anastasia Fischer, President of US Harbors for our… More
Where to Watch the Lunar Eclipse on May 15th
By NASA Skywatchers in the Western Hemisphere can look forward to a total lunar eclipse… More
The State of High Tide Flooding and Annual NOAA Outlook
High-tide flooding, often referred to as "nuisance" or “sunny day” flooding, is increasingly common due… More
NOAA Researchers Find Massive Rare Sponge Mounds Off California
In October 2020, Ocean Exploration Trust’s E/V Nautilus crew discovered something extraordinary—a potential deep-sea sponge reef within the Channel… More
How Climate Scientists Keep Hope Alive as Damage Worsens
By Seth Borenstein. In the course of a single year, University of Maine climate scientist… More
