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Most Dangerous Inlets in the United States for Boaters
By Kevin Falvey. These 18 waterways require special US Coast Guard equipment and personnel due to the perilous conditions throughout the year. The title of my article makes a bold statement. I’m basing it on the US Coast Guard requirements for establishing what’s called a Surf Station. Surf Stations are… SEE MORE
Strange Fish Catches: ID These Species
By Doug Olander. Sport Fishing readers try to stump the Fish Facts experts with strange catches. What Type of Filefish Is This? QUESTION: My buddy Dan and I were fishing off the lava rocks in Kona, Hawaii, this summer and caught all kinds of different reef fish that we were able to… SEE MORE
Deep Learning on the Rocky Shore
By tula.org. Drones allow researchers to do marine surveys from the sky. Now artificial intelligence is offering a quantum leap in image processing. What are your respective backgrounds in working with these kinds of AI processes? Taylor: I did my master’s degree at Ontario’s University of Waterloo on computer vision systems… SEE MORE
How Sharks Keep the Ocean Healthy
By Claire Mullin, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Sharks have long been portrayed as terrifying predators of the deep, but really, they are essential guardians of the ocean. Despite their fearsome reputation, these apex predators play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. Sharks contribute… 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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Most Dangerous Inlets in the United States for Boaters
By Kevin Falvey. These 18 waterways require special US Coast Guard equipment and personnel due… More
Strange Fish Catches: ID These Species
By Doug Olander. Sport Fishing readers try to stump the Fish Facts experts with strange catches.… More
Deep Learning on the Rocky Shore
By tula.org. Drones allow researchers to do marine surveys from the sky. Now artificial intelligence… More
How Sharks Keep the Ocean Healthy
By Claire Mullin, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Sharks have long been portrayed as… More
Five Historically Huge Solar Events
By noaa.gov. Space weather impacts numerous facets of everyday life, including power grids, communications, airline… More
Don’t Drain the Swamps: Tidal Wetlands Store Huge Amounts of Carbon
By tula.org. Research just published by the American Geophysical Union digs deeper into the carbon-storing… More
Threatened Sea Stars Are Finding Refuge in BC Fjords
By tula.org. A new study suggests that cold-water fjords on British Columbia’s Central Coast could… More
Will Shrinking Glaciers Mean More Harmful Algal Blooms?
By tula.org. Marine algae known as phytoplankton form the essential foundation of marine food webs.… More
Assessing the Global Climate in March 2025
By ncei.noaa.gov. Above-average temperatures cover much of the globe; lowest sea ice extent March Highlights:… More
