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Master the Art of West Coast Bass Fishing
By US Harbors. The golden kelp forests stretching along California's coast harbor one of the Pacific's most sought-after gamefish: the California calico bass. These checkerboard-patterned fighters, officially known as kelp bass, offer anglers an exciting challenge that combines technical skill with the raw thrill of pulling hard-fighting fish from dense… SEE MORE
The Art of Residential Dock Fishing
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
NOAA Staff Have Been Busy Installing Mooring Buoys for Public Use Across America
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
Five Reasons Seamounts Matter
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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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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Master the Art of West Coast Bass Fishing
By US Harbors. The golden kelp forests stretching along California's coast harbor one of the… More
The Art of Residential Dock Fishing
By US Harbors. Strategies for Residential Dock Fishing in Salt Water Residential docks represent some… More
NOAA Staff Have Been Busy Installing Mooring Buoys for Public Use Across America
By sanctuaries.noaa.gov. Mooring buoys are a vital part of the infrastructure in many national marine… More
Five Reasons Seamounts Matter
By sanctuaries.noaa.gov. Just like on land, there are vast mountains that lie deep beneath the… More
Swim into Sea Turtle Week
By fisheries.noaa.gov. [caption id="attachment_51021" align="alignright" width="361"] Image Credits: fisheries.noaa.gov.[/caption] NOAA Fisheries recently observed Sea Turtle… More
Mild to Moderate Harmful Algal Bloom Predicted for Western Lake Erie
By noaa.gov. NOAA and its research partners are forecasting a mild to moderate harmful algal… More
NOAA Predicts Above-Normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
By noaa.gov. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1… More
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
A Guide to Fishing North Carolina’s Crystal Coast
By Doug Olander Located near the easternmost protrusion of the Outer Banks, the Crystal Coast… More
