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Finding Fishing Abundance in the Marsh
By Nick Carter. From mudminnows to oysters, anglers can successfully target a wide variety of species if they know what to use and where to look. Marsh Grass Spartina alterniflora (smooth cordgrass) dominates Atlantic and Gulf tidal marshes. On the West coast, Sporobolus foliosa (California cordgrass) is the native hybridizing with introduced smooth… SEE MORE
2025 Hurricane Season Storm Names
By Pete McDonald. Be sure to prepare for hurricane season before a named storm heads your way. What’s in a name? When it comes to tropical systems, the one they choose can mean a lot. The name of a major storm can be remembered for years to come. Here’s the… SEE MORE
May Brought Storms and Heavy Rain from the South to the Northeast; Spring was the Second Warmest on Record
By ncei.noaa.gov. Key Points: Thirteen states experienced one of their five wettest Mays on record, while dry conditions persisted across much of the Northwest. Two significant severe weather outbreaks on May 15–16 and May 18–20 resulted in over 200 tornado reports, very large hail and damaging winds. Alaska had its… SEE MORE
NOAA Forecasts an Average Summer 'Dead Zone' in Gulf
By oceanservice.noaa.gov. Low-oxygen conditions expected to impact 5,574-square-mile area NOAA is forecasting this summer’s Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico) “dead zone” to be average-sized, covering approximately 5,574 square miles — an area roughly three times the size of Delaware. The dead zone, or hypoxic zone, is an area of… SEE MORE
NMMA Backs Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund
By US Harbors On June 12, 2025, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D–MI) and Rob Wittman (R–VA) introduced legislation to renew the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (“Trust Fund”), a cornerstone federal program since 1950. Supported by NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, the fund is sustained by excise taxes… Learn More
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Finding Fishing Abundance in the Marsh
By Nick Carter. From mudminnows to oysters, anglers can successfully target a wide variety of… More

2025 Hurricane Season Storm Names
By Pete McDonald. Be sure to prepare for hurricane season before a named storm heads… More

May Brought Storms and Heavy Rain from the South to the Northeast; Spring was the Second Warmest on Record
By ncei.noaa.gov. Key Points: Thirteen states experienced one of their five wettest Mays on record,… More

NMMA Backs Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund
By US Harbors On June 12, 2025, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D–MI) and Rob Wittman (R–VA)… More

NOAA Forecasts an Average Summer 'Dead Zone' in Gulf
By oceanservice.noaa.gov. Low-oxygen conditions expected to impact 5,574-square-mile area NOAA is forecasting this summer’s Gulf… More

U.S. Marine Economy Continues to Empower American Prosperity
By noaa.gov. The American marine economy continues to fuel economic vitality, according to the statistics… More

Hail Camera Invention will Help Improve Hail Forecasts
By research.noaa.gov. High speed cameras encased in bullet-resistant polycarbonate. LED lights 30 percent brighter than… More

Unmasking the Complicated Chemistry of Wildfire Smoke: How far have Scientists Come?
By Amber Liggett. Each time Lisa Patel stepped out of her apartment, a burning sensation… More

The Benefits of Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control
By Kevin Falvey. With the EVC-upgrade program, Volvo Penta offers boaters a new way to… More