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NOAA Launches Heat.gov Website
By NOAA Yesterday, the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) announced Heat.gov, a new website to provide the public and decision-makers with clear, timely and science-based information to understand and reduce the health risks of extreme heat. Heat.gov will provide a one-stop hub on heat and health for the nation… SEE MORE
Technology Making Shark Sightings More Accurate
By Saving Seafood. With all the shark activity off Cape Cod waters so far this season, its no wonder the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has added extra technology to make sightings even more accurate. This past weekend alone, Cape Cod waters had 12 reported shark sightings from Provincetown to… SEE MORE
Best Places to Fish in California
By Takemefishing. With so many options for fishing in California, it can be hard to settle on the right place for you and the type of species you’re after. Get tips on where to fish in California for a successful day on the water. CALIFORNIA FISHING REGULATIONS Whether you’re planning… SEE MORE
Shark Facts That May Surprise You
By NOAA Fisheries. Celebrate Shark Week by learning something new about sharks! 1. Sharks do not have bones. Sharks use their gills to filter oxygen from the water. They are a special type of fish known as "elasmobranchs", which translates into fish made of cartilaginous tissues—the clear gristly stuff that your ears… SEE MORE
How to Stay Cool on your Boat
By Formula Boats. Boating in warm weather under the sun can be relaxing and rejuvenating — but it can also be sweltering hot. Whether you are fishing off the coast of Florida or cruising around the Caribbean, you are bound to start sweating in the summer heat. As the temperatures… SEE MORE
Combating Invasive Species
By Norm Schultz. The formation of an industry commission to confront the spread of aquatic invasives brings front and center a threat to boating and fishing that for years has been addressed by a patchwork of federal and state initiatives. The new commission, under the leadership of National Marine Manufacturers… SEE MORE
The History of Shark Week
By Linda Holmes. It's almost Shark Week. What debuted in 1988 is now TV's longest-running programming event. To celebrate, take a look back at this essay Linda Holmes wrote in 2018 about how Shark Week got its teeth. At the time the piece was written, Shark Week was in its… SEE MORE
Beaches Open, Despite Failed Water Quality Tests
By MacKenzie Elmer. Even though San Diego beaches are failing water quality tests after public health officials implemented a new, more sensitive testing technology, the County of San Diego is leaving them open. At least, open to interpretation. Summer beach closures cascaded over Imperial Beach and Coronado like never before… SEE MORE
Tips for Preventing Shark Attacks
By Tracking Sharks. The first step in shark attack prevention is understanding the risk. When you enter the water, you are visiting the shark’s home. Statistics show that you are more likely to die from a car crash than be killed by a shark. However, sharks do bite people and… SEE MORE
Recipes For Summer Grilling On Your Pontoon Boat
By Bill Lewandowski Nothing beats firing up the BBQ grill on your pontoon boat on a hot summer’s day. With all those hungry mouths to feed after an active day on the water, it’s up to you to now feed them! If you already have a pontoon boat grill, then… SEE MORE
July 2022 - News from Our Coasts
COASTAL NEWS FOR JULY Updates from US Harbors In August we honor the dedication and courage of the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard traces its founding to an act of Congress on August 4, 1790, which is why on this day we celebrate the courageous work of these service… SEE MORE
Responding to Sea Level Rise in Coastal Connecticut
By NOAA. Restoration of nearly 40 acres of salt marsh and other coastal habitats will help Great Meadows Marsh in Long Island Sound respond to sea level rise. The effort is supported by funding from three pollution cases in Connecticut. Funding recovered from three pollution cases is supporting restoration of… SEE MORE
