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Public Notice: 2021-2022 Recreational Oyster Rules
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources establishes the rules for the recreational oyster season, days of the week that an individual may catch oysters, catch limits, and catch times. Effective at 12:01 a.m. July 4, 2021: Season The recreational oyster season is open from October… SEE MORE
The History of Transporting Fish by Rail
The U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, commonly known as the Fish Commission, was created in 1871. One year later, Congress added fish culture to its scope of work. Commissioner Spencer Baird had already been allotted $5,000 — about $110,00 today — by Congress to study and recommend solutions to… SEE MORE
NASA Looks at Louisiana Delta System, Eyes Global Forecasts
By Janet McConnaughey. MIKE ISLAND, La. (AP) — Erosion, sinking land and sea rise from climate change have killed the Louisiana woods where a 41-year-old Native American chief played as a child. Not far away in the Mississippi River delta system, middle-school students can stand on islands that emerged the… SEE MORE
Chesapeake Bay Health Edges Up to C Grade in Report Card
By Brian Witte. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The health of the Chesapeake Bay improved to a grade of C in 2020 — up from a C-minus in 2019, according to an annual report card by scientists released Tuesday. Individual indicators on the health of the nation’s largest estuary had mixed… SEE MORE
Red Tide Status Update for June 25, 2021
Current Conditions A patchy bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists on the Florida Gulf Coast. Over the past week, K. brevis was detected in 98 samples. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 37 samples: one sample from Pasco County, nine samples from Pinellas County, 18 samples from Hillsborough County, eight samples… SEE MORE
Different Types of Fishing Reels – Pros & Cons Explained
By Adam Young of panfishnation.com What Are The Different Types of Fishing Reels? And Which is Best for Me? When it comes to fishing tackle, variety and choices are abundant. But if you're just getting started, or interested in knowing the detailed differences you may be wondering what are the… SEE MORE
40 Years of Building Boats that Honor Downeast Heritage & Family
"We really value family here at Eastern Boats, and we run our business like a family." Eastern Boats has been building classic boats with DownEast hulls for over 40 years. Their boats are famous for their workboat heritage where safety, function, and comfort are valued over fancy add-ons. Their lines… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: June 2021
NEWS & UPDATES FOR JUNE Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors Congratulations to Charlevoix, Michigan for winning the top prize in our Best Harbor 2021 contest. Thanks to all of our… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Kicks Off Operation Be Whale Wise
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard kicks off Operation Be Whale Wise to encourage the public to practice safe whale-watching this summer in the Pacific Northwest. Operation Be Whale Wise is an effort to educate the public through outreach and enforcement activities, as well as increase the public's stewardship of these local… SEE MORE
Is the Future of Offshore Fishing Female?
By Allie Conti. The fishing club’s newest member had slept through her alarm and was now speeding through Queens toward the beach in the predawn light. Gypsea Star was supposed to debark at 5 a.m., almost half an hour earlier, and if the anglers weren’t able to beat the other… SEE MORE
The Secret is Out: Find Fishing Hot Spots in Real-Time
SiriusXM Marine’s Fish Mapping gives users real-time information for fishing and weather conditions. Fish Mapping helps you find the hot spots! Serious offshore anglers rely on SiriusXM to take much of the guesswork out of fishing. The service recommends areas most likely to be active and gives anglers data they… SEE MORE
"Best Harbor" 2021 Contest Winners Announced
Rockland, ME — Over 2,500 people voted in this year’s “Best Harbor in the U.S.” contest that ran online from mid-April through May 31st, 2021. Local communities vied intensely for the top spot up until the final moments of the contest! Out of the 1,400 harbors for which we provide… SEE MORE