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Explore Roche Harbor: US Harbors’ Best Pacific Harbor of 2025
Roche Harbor, WA, is a beloved destination for Pacific Northwest boaters. Tucked into the sheltered waterways of Washington’s San Juan Islands, Roche Harbor offers a world-class marina, historic charm, and a family-like atmosphere that brings people together year after year. In a recent article from our friends at Best4Boats, Roche… SEE MORE
Finding Fishing Abundance in the Marsh
By Nick Carter. From mudminnows to oysters, anglers can successfully target a wide variety of species if they know what to use and where to look. Marsh Grass Spartina alterniflora (smooth cordgrass) dominates Atlantic and Gulf tidal marshes. On the West coast, Sporobolus foliosa (California cordgrass) is the native hybridizing with introduced smooth… SEE MORE
2025 Hurricane Season Storm Names
The list of 2025 Atlantic Storm Names has been released by the World Meteorological Organization. Some of the names might sound familiar because the WMO recycles storm-name lists once every six years. Here are some of the names... Andrea Dexter Fernand Imelda Pablo For the complete list visit boatingmag.com. (story… SEE MORE
May Brought Storms and Heavy Rain from the South to the Northeast; Spring was the Second Warmest on Record
By ncei.noaa.gov. Key Points: Thirteen states experienced one of their five wettest Mays on record, while dry conditions persisted across much of the Northwest. Two significant severe weather outbreaks on May 15–16 and May 18–20 resulted in over 200 tornado reports, very large hail and damaging winds. Alaska had its… SEE MORE
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2025 "Best Harbor" Contest Winners Announced
The People Have Spoken: Block Island Wins Again! Grand Winner, Best Harbor in the U.S. for 2025: Block Island, RI Last year’s Grand Winner for Best Harbor in the U.S., Block Island, RI, took home the prize again for 2025. This year saw a record number of votes cast for over… Learn More
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Explore Roche Harbor: US Harbors’ Best Pacific Harbor of 2025
Roche Harbor, WA, is a beloved destination for Pacific Northwest boaters. Tucked into the sheltered… More
2025 "Best Harbor" Contest Winners Announced
The People Have Spoken: Block Island Wins Again! Grand Winner, Best Harbor in the U.S.… More
Finding Fishing Abundance in the Marsh
By Nick Carter. From mudminnows to oysters, anglers can successfully target a wide variety of… More
2025 Hurricane Season Storm Names
The list of 2025 Atlantic Storm Names has been released by the World Meteorological Organization.… More
May Brought Storms and Heavy Rain from the South to the Northeast; Spring was the Second Warmest on Record
By ncei.noaa.gov. Key Points: Thirteen states experienced one of their five wettest Mays on record,… More
NMMA Backs Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund
By US Harbors On June 12, 2025, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D–MI) and Rob Wittman (R–VA)… More
NOAA Forecasts an Average Summer 'Dead Zone' in Gulf
By oceanservice.noaa.gov. Low-oxygen conditions expected to impact 5,574-square-mile area NOAA is forecasting this summer’s Gulf… More
U.S. Marine Economy Continues to Empower American Prosperity
By noaa.gov. The American marine economy continues to fuel economic vitality, according to the statistics… More
Hail Camera Invention will Help Improve Hail Forecasts
By research.noaa.gov. High speed cameras encased in bullet-resistant polycarbonate. LED lights 30 percent brighter than… More
