Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for Searsport, ME
Searsport Harbor, at the head of Penobscot Bay about 4 miles east of Belfast, is a broad bight open to the southward. The town of Searsport, home to the Penobscot Marine Museum, is at the head of the harbor. The commercial development of the harbor is at Mack Point, 1 mile east of Searsport, which sees considerable large-vessel traffic in oil, potatoes, general cargo, and dry bulk commodities.
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Nowadays, there is no shortage of tackle options anglers have at their disposal. From big swim baits and colorful jigs to terminal tackle and everything in between...staying organized is paramount to a successful and efficient day on the water. In this article, we're going to take a look at 10… Learn More
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High Tide Flooding Outlook for October 2023
By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Predictions for October 2023 NOAA is predicting extreme tides at the end of October in many locations around the country, especially the eastern seaboard. While only Fort Pulaski, GA is predicted to “likely” flood this month, there are many harbors where high tide flooding is… SEE MORE
NSF Civic Innovation Challenge Awards $19M for Climate Change Resilience and Community-Driven Innovation
By the National Science Foundation. US Harbors is thrilled to be partnering with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute on the continuation of our program to help local communities monitor coastal tide and flood levels. You can look forward to seeing the real-time water-level data from these sites here on… SEE MORE
NOAA Completes Upgrade to Weather and Climate Supercomputer System
By ecomagazine.com. The Department of Commerce and NOAA expanded the capacity of the nation’s Weather and Climate Operational Supercomputing System (WCOSS) by 20% this week. The increased computing power and storage will help improve forecast model guidance for years to come and allow for other weather prediction advances. “Our investment… SEE MORE