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April 2022 - News from Our Coasts
NEWS & UPDATES FOR APRIL Updates from US Harbors Harbor News Updates from Our Partners Upcoming Events Updates from Our Coastal Community Photos of the Month We are one week into our search for the BEST HARBOR in the US! Each year millions of users around the country have a… SEE MORE
Maryland Oyster Harvest Hits 35-year High
By Timothy B. Wheeler. Maryland waterman enjoyed the best wild oyster season last fall and winter that they’ve had in 35 years, according to preliminary state data, a possible sign the keystone Chesapeake Bay species finally may be recovering from the diseases that began ravaging them in the 1980s. About… SEE MORE
Intertidal Zone Belongs to Beachfront Owners, Judge Says
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A state judge ruled that the intertidal zone belongs to beachfront property owners but the judge's ruling didn’t specify what activities, if any, might be allowed there. The ruling was a setback for plaintiffs who sued last year to overturn private ownership of the waterfront land… SEE MORE
FWC to Meet May 3 and 4 in Gainesville
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person May 3-4 at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32607. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. ET each day and is open to the public. The FWC is committed to providing opportunity… SEE MORE
Voting Begins in Search for 2022's "Best Harbor" in the U.S.
On Monday, April 18th 2022 voting began in our 4th annual “Best Harbor in the U.S.” contest! Participation is free and open to everyone. Vote for your harbor HERE. Voting for this year’s Best Harbor contest is open from April 18th through May 31st, 2022. Participation is limited to one vote… SEE MORE
Fishing 101: What is a Billfish?
By Captain Experience. If you're looking for a one stop shop to answer all things billfish, you've come to the right spot. Fishing for these beasts of the deep is among the most exciting things you can do on water. While they may look similar to the untrained eye, there… SEE MORE
The Different Types of Fishing Lines and When to Use Them
By Tyler Brady of AFellowFisherman.com Choosing which fishing line can be a little confusing, right? With so many different manufacturers of lines out there, all offering multiple products, it can be hard to know which one to use for your next fishing trip. Do you go with monofilament (mono), braided,… SEE MORE
Safety 101: Kid's Life Jackets
By Tom Watson. Of all the safety gear used by those who enjoy on-water sports, none should be scrutinized more than the family of life jackets/PFDs available. And, speaking of family, those devices designed for infants and youth are the most critical. Let’s take a closer look at several aspects… SEE MORE
4 Florida Counties Open April 1 to Gag Grouper Recreational Harvest
State waters off the coast of Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties will open to recreational harvest of gag grouper starting April 1. This regional season will remain open through June 30. The season includes all waters of Apalachicola Bay and Indian Pass, including those in Gulf County, and all waters… SEE MORE
New USCG Rule: Update Boat Fire Extinguishers by April 20
By OceanGrafix. Beginning April 20, 2022, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will require all boaters with vessels over 26 feet to have updated fire extinguishers, mandating that all extinguishers have a 12-year (or less) expiration date from the date of manufacture. Why the attention on fire extinguishers? There were 767… SEE MORE
Tides 101: What is a Tide Gauge?
A tide gauge, which is one component of a modern water level monitoring station, is fitted with sensors that continuously record the height of the surrounding water level. This data is critical for many coastal activities, including safe navigation, sound engineering, and habitat restoration and preservation. Before computers were used… SEE MORE
March 2022 - News from Our Coasts
NEWS & UPDATES FOR MARCH Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors A funding package approved by federal lawmakers includes more than $17 million to help the lobster fishing industry adjust to… SEE MORE
