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Daniel Forster: 40 Years of the America's Cup
Newport, RI November 21 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
There’s only one yachting photographer who has shot every America’s Cup since 1977 - Daniel Forster. Join us for the second event in the winter Challenger Lecture Series at Sail Newport. Daniel will present intriguing images and stories of 40 years of the America’s Cup. See the evolution of the… SEE MORE
Santa's Arrival by Lobster Boat and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Rockport, MA December 7 @ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where else can you see Santa arrive by lobster boat? Santa will arrive at Rockport’s T-Wharf on Rockport Harbor on Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 PM, following a brisk lobster boat ride across Sandy Bay. Then Santa will climb up onto a Rockport Forest Fire truck and proceed to his… SEE MORE
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Fishing Community Supports Atlantic Striped Bass Limits
New Castle, N.H.– On October 30, members of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Striped Bass Management Board voted 11 – 4 for Addendum VI Option 2 to require an 18% reduction in striped bass removals by both the recreational and commercial fishing sectors from North Carolina to Maine.… SEE MORE
Scientists Suggest Suitable Sites for Offshore Blue Mussel Farms
Offshore mussel farm sites need to have the right temperature, food availability, and the right currents. According to a study by researchers at NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, several suitable locations can be found off the Northeastern United States. Their findings were published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. They suggest that the most… SEE MORE
Lifejacket Vans Adding Additional Ports
The Lifejackets for Lobstermen Project announced that they are adding a few additional ports before ending the Lifejacket Vans dockside visits for the season. Massachusetts Ports Provincetown: October 25 & 28 Chatham: October 29 Boston: October 30 & 31, November 1 Beverly: November 4 Rockport: November 5 Maine Ports Stonington:… SEE MORE
Deciding the Future of Massachusetts's Striped Bass
By James Freitas. In 1639, the Massachusetts Bay Colony passed a law banning the use of striped bass as fertilizer. Settlers thought the fish was more valuable as a commercial good. But a lot has changed since then. The latest stock assessment shows that striped bass are overfished. Striper, as they’re often called, are… SEE MORE
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Harbormaster Appreciation Day - October 8th, 2019
US Harbors announces the creation of national Harbormaster Appreciation Day – celebrated annually on October 8th – a day when coastal communities come together to recognize and celebrate their local harbormasters. Harbormasters are the stewards of our harbors – the center of our coastal communities. They manage the overall ecosystem,… Learn More
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Purchase of $46,000 Snow Crab Sets Records
By Cory Steig. A single snow crab sold for $46,000 (or 5 million yen) at… More
Arctic Blast Spreads Shivers from Maine to Deep South
By David Sharp. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An arctic blast that sent shivers across the… More
October 2019 Coolest in Ten Years
Climate by the numbers October 2019 The average temperature for October across the contiguous U.S.… More
Fishing Community Supports Atlantic Striped Bass Limits
New Castle, N.H.– On October 30, members of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC)… More
This Device Has Been Measuring Plankton Since the 1930s
By Cathleen O'Grady. In the winter of 2013, a mass of warm water began to… More
Understanding Wildfire Warnings, Watches and Behavior
How to Prepare for Wildfire: Take personal responsibility and prepare long before the threat of… More
What Does 'Sustainable Seafood' Mean?
By Lindsay Mosher. Making responsible seafood choices is one of the most important ways that you can… More
Scientists Suggest Suitable Sites for Offshore Blue Mussel Farms
Offshore mussel farm sites need to have the right temperature, food availability, and the right currents.… More
Safety 101: Kid's Life Jackets
By Tom Watson. Of all the safety gear used by those who enjoy on-water sports,… More
