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Maryland 2022 Saltwater Fishing Regulations
Recreational Gear—Tidal These are the only types of gear you may use in tidal waters GEAR RULES AND EXCEPTIONS BAIT TRAPS Must be marked with the individual's name and address or DNRid number Must be checked daily Unless attached to a boat that is not docked, must be set within… SEE MORE
New Right Whale Slow Zone Southeast of Nantucket, MA - Effective Through February 8
On January 24, 2022, the Center for Coastal Studies aerial survey team sighted right whales Southeast of Nantucket, MA. The right whale SLOW Zone (DMA/visual trigger) is in effect immediately and expires on February 8, 2022. As a reminder, NOAA Fisheries also announced an acoustic SLOW Zone Southeast of Atlantic… SEE MORE
High School Students Bring Seafood to Low-Income Consumers
What is Fishadelphia? Based in Philadelphia, Fishadelphia is a pilot community seafood program that was awarded a Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Grant in 2020. It was designed to connect low-income consumers in Northern Philadelphia with neighboring New Jersey harvesters. This project promotes improved business practices, increased market demand for U.S. commercial fish species, and keeping… SEE MORE
January 2021 - News from Our Coasts
NEWS & UPDATES FOR JANUARY Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors This week brought some serious winter weather conditions for much of the Northeast along with a tsunami advisory for parts… SEE MORE
US Wins New Conservation Measures for Pacific Tuna
Tropical tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean gained renewed protections and science-based catch levels under resolutions advocated by the United States. They were adopted by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission at its virtual meeting in October. The IATTC also established a framework for foreign fishing vessels to face spot inspections when they… SEE MORE
Researchers Develop Automated Method to Identify Fish Calls Underwater
An Oregon State University research team and collaborators have developed an automated method that can accurately identify calls from a family of fishes. The method takes advantage of data collected by underwater microphones known as hydrophones and provides an efficient and inexpensive way to understand changes in the marine environment… SEE MORE
New Right Whale Slow Zone South of Nantucket, MA - Effective Through 01/28
On January 13, 2022, the Center for Coastal Studies aerial survey team sighted the presence of right whales South of Nantucket, MA. The right whale SLOW Zone is in effect immediately and expires on January 28, 2022. As a reminder, NOAA Fisheries announced an acoustic SLOW Zone East of Ocean City,… SEE MORE
Study Finds Melting Glaciers Could Produce Thousands of Kilometers of New Pacific Salmon Habitat
Researchers from Simon Fraser University and NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center found retreating glaciers in Alaska and British Columbia could open up new stream habitats for Pacific salmon. The findings were published today in the scientific journal Nature Communications. The researchers modeled glacier retreat under different climate change scenarios, essentially “peeling back the ice”… SEE MORE
Fishing License 101: What You Need to Fish in Multiple States
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
New Right Whale Slow Zone Southeast of NYC and Extension of Slow Zone Southeast of Atlantic City, NJ
On January 8, 2022, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's acoustic array detected the presence of right whales Southeast of New York City, NY, and redetected the presence of right whales Southeast of Atlantic City, NJ. The right whale Acoustic SLOW Zones are in effect immediately and expire on January 23,… SEE MORE
Red Tide Status Update for December 29, 2021
Current Conditions Over the past week, Karenia brevis was detected in one sample in Southwest Florida. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at very low concentrations offshore of Charlotte County. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. Along the Florida East Coast over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. No reports of fish kills suspected to… SEE MORE
Bill Burton Fishing Pier is Closed Immediately
Due to structural issues and following the guidance of our engineers, the Bill Burton Fishing Pier is closed until further notice. This affects both segments of the pier in Dorchester and Talbot counties. Shoreline fishing access and trails on the Talbot County side of the park remain open. Please check the Maryland… SEE MORE
