Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for Skull Creek, north entrance, SC

Skull Creek is located along the northern tip of Hilton Head Island in Beaufort County, SC. Towards the north Skull Creek leads toward the Chechessee River and the Port Royal Sound and to the south the Calibogue Sound by the southern tip of Hilton Head Island. On the bank of the creek on Hilton Head Island is a historic archeological site that includes two shell middens thought to date back to the early second millennium BC. Some of the earliest pottery known in North America has been found in the area.

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California OKs New Protections for Leatherback Sea Turtles

10/17/2021 by US Harbors

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has added the Pacific leatherback sea turtle to its endangered species list, guaranteeing more protections for a rapidly dwindling population. The California Fish and Game Commission voted Thursday to add the turtles under the state’s Endangered Species Act. The world’s largest turtle species have been… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: Navigation Sounds

10/15/2021 by US Harbors

Just as lights play a significant role in understanding what other boats are doing, so do sounds. Understanding what you hear is another step towards being a “complete mariner”. Virtually every boat is required to have some sound producing device. There is a great deal of latitude in what type… SEE MORE

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Wildfire Rages in Southern California Coastal Mountains

10/14/2021 by US Harbors

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire raging through Southern California coastal mountains threatened ranches and rural homes and kept a major highway shut down Wednesday as the fire-scarred state faced a new round of dry winds that raise the risk of infernos. The Alisal Fire covered more than 24… SEE MORE

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