Rhode Island
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Environmental Programs for R.I. Marine Businesses

8/5/2019 by US Harbors

• Boating

The business of boating depends on a healthy ocean. RIMTA has created programs and partnered with leading environmental organizations to give marine businesses clear guidelines on steps they can take to run a greener operation. Read on for an overview of environmental programs for R.I. marine businesses. BECOME A ZERO… SEE MORE

US Precipitation Record Hits All-time High in 2019

7/18/2019 by US Harbors

• Nature

Rain – and plenty of it – was the big weather story in June, adding to a record-breaking 12 months of precipitation for the contiguous U.S. It's the third consecutive time in 2019 (April, May and June) the past 12-month precipitation record has hit an all-time high. Here’s a snapshot of… SEE MORE

• flooding
• NOAA
• Rain

Diversifying New England's Seafood Marketplace

7/8/2019 by US Harbors

• Fishing

How many different seafood species do you purchase and eat? Many of us are familiar with lobster, sea scallops, cod, and haddock but not so familiar with eating dogfish, monkfish, scup, or sea robin. Diversifying the seafood choices we make and eating a much wider variety of local marine life… SEE MORE

• Seafood
• sustainability

Fishing License 101: What You Need to Fish in Multiple States

6/28/2019 by US Harbors

• Fishing

By Toby Lapinski. Don't forget that it is now a requirement to not only possess a license to target inland/freshwater species, but a marine fishing license or participation in the registry program is required in all states throughout the northeast. The close proximity of the New England states sets up… SEE MORE

• Fishing License
• Fishing Regulations