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Things you can do to be Better Prepared for Major Flooding
By Caleigh Wells. Catastrophic floods can be difficult to prepare for. Sometimes evacuation is the right call, but if it’s too late the best bet is to find higher ground nearby. The stakes can be high, because a flash flood may give those in its path only minutes or seconds to react.… SEE MORE
Expedition on E/V Nautilus to Explore Lost Shipwrecks of Iron Bottom Sound
By oceanexplorer.noaa.gov. Located in the Solomon Islands, Iron Bottom Sound was the site of five major naval battles during the early years of the Pacific campaign during World War II. Over 100 naval vessels were lost during battles here, but only 30 have been located, and at least 21 remain… SEE MORE
Top 10 Boating Lakes in the US
By Kevin Falvey. USA Today recently published its Top Ten Lakes in the US. We decided to have a little fun and ask AI (in this case, Symbolic.ai) to list the top ten lakes in the US for boating. Here are the results. To start off, here’s an image with the USA… SEE MORE
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
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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
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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Things you can do to be Better Prepared for Major Flooding
By Caleigh Wells. Catastrophic floods can be difficult to prepare for. Sometimes evacuation is the right call,… More

Expedition on E/V Nautilus to Explore Lost Shipwrecks of Iron Bottom Sound
By oceanexplorer.noaa.gov. Located in the Solomon Islands, Iron Bottom Sound was the site of five… More

Top 10 Boating Lakes in the US
By Kevin Falvey. USA Today recently published its Top Ten Lakes in the US. We decided… More

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