Southern Coast & Casco Bay, ME, Maine Tides, Weather, Coastal News and Information

Tides & Weather in Southern Coast & Casco Bay, ME, Maine

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Events & Things to Do in Southern Coast & Casco Bay, ME, Maine Filter

MWMC Annual Conference: Environmental Justice in a Time of Climate Change

December 2 - December 3

The Maryland Water Monitoring Council (MWMC) is pleased to announce its 27th Annual Conference, Environmental Justice in a Time of Climate Change, on December 2-3, 2021. This virtual conference will explore themes relating to a more equitable application of strategies across communities to address the shift to a new climatic normal and… SEE MORE

Lighted Boat Parade and Sparkle Fireworks Display

Boothbay Harbor, ME December 4 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Lighted Boat Parade and Sparkle Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, December 4th with the Boat Parade beginning at 6:45 p.m. and the Fireworks at 7:30, all in the inner harbor. The boat parade will enter the harbor from the west, travel clockwise around the inner harbor and over to… SEE MORE

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Latest News for Southern Coast & Casco Bay, ME, Maine Filter

World’s First Methanol-Fueled Towboat To Launch In 2023

12/3/2021 by US Harbors

By gCaptain. Maritime Partners in cooperation with Elliott Bay Design Group, e1 Marine, and ABB, today announces that the M/V Hydrogen One, the world’s first methanol-fueled towboat, will join Maritime Partners’ fleet and become available for charter in 2023 to meet the pressing demand for sustainable towboat operations. Decarbonizing the towboat… SEE MORE

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FY22 NOAA Small Business Innovation Research Funding Opportunity Now Open

12/3/2021 by US Harbors

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its Fiscal Year (FY) 22 Phase I Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. NOAA Phase I SBIR awards provide up to $150,000 with up to a six (6) month period of performance for conducting feasibility and proof… SEE MORE

Gear Recycling Reaches Milestone in Commercial Fishing Communities

12/1/2021 by US Harbors

By Laine Welch. More than a million pounds of old fishing nets and lines from Alaska have made it to recycling markets so far, where they are remade into plastic pellets and fibers. The milestone was reached with a recent haul of nets from Dutch Harbor, and more are already… SEE MORE

NOAA Considers Marine Sanctuary off Hawaiian Islands

11/30/2021 by US Harbors

NOAA announced it is initiating the process to consider designating the marine portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as a national marine sanctuary. This designation would build on existing management in the marine portions of the monument by adding the conservation benefits and enhanced long-term protection of a national marine sanctuary.… SEE MORE

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2021 Gift Guide for Boaters, Fishermen and Outdoor Enthusiasts

The 2021 holiday season is upon us and we've been busy testing products to find the perfect gifts for the boater, fisherman or outdoor enthusiast on your list. STAY WARM AND WELL LIT - No matter what you want to do, this hands free LED lighted water resistant hat is… Learn More