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Survey Tracks COVID-19 Impacts on Fishermen
By Hannah Heimbuch. As the seafood industry responds and adapts to the effects of COVID-19, NOAA is working to fill in some information gaps in its economic impact surveys. One of those gaps is West Coast and Alaska seafood harvesters — folks on the East Coast have already been surveyed.… SEE MORE
Delaware Fishing Report Week of October 30th
By Eric Burnley, Sr. Delaware Bay Just legal rockfish are being caught from Augustine Beach to the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and the Broadkill River. They are hitting bloodworms, cut bunker, live eels and top-water plugs. A more common catch in the upper bay has been white perch on bloodworms.… SEE MORE
Celebrate National Seafood Month with a Few of Our Favorite Recipes
What better way to celebrate this National Seafood Month (October) than by cooking a few of our favorite simple, healthy and delicious seafood recipes at home? Whether it's Scallop, Shrimp or Halibut season we have something for everyone! Sautéed Scallops With Crushed Peppercorns [caption id="attachment_37188" align="alignleft" width="300"] Image Courtesy of… SEE MORE
Fishing 101: Special Fishing Laws in Maine
Please review this section to determine if the body of water you wish to fish has any special regulations that differ from the General Fishing Laws Seasons and Bag Limits or the General Fishing Laws. Note: If the body of water is not listed, then the General Fishing Seasons and Bag Limits and General Fishing Laws apply. Keep… SEE MORE
Seafood 101: Support Your Immune Health by Eating a Variety of Seafood
Now, more than ever, people are looking for ways to “boost” or support their immune system. Seafood, both fish and shellfish, provides essential nutrients to the body that keep the immune health functioning properly. An important step in staying healthy is eating a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains,… SEE MORE
Unsold Oysters go to New Jersey Restoration Reefs
By Kirk Moore. For months COVID-19 restrictions have shut down restaurants in New Jersey and stalled the promising rebirth of the state’s oyster industry. That left a lot of now-oversized oysters in Delaware and Barnegat bays. A new project led by Rutgers University and New Jersey Sea Grant is buying… SEE MORE
NOAA Request of Information for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas
NOAA is seeking public input on creation of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico and waters off of southern California via a 60-day public comment period which will be open through December 22, 2020. The public and NOAA stakeholders are encouraged to provide comments for… SEE MORE
Tips For Fishing Like a Pro
By Paul Bechtel. There are few things that are better in life than the feeling of reeling in what could be a trophy fish. As many saltwater anglers know all too well, there is more to fishing than just simply throwing out a line with a prayer. Whether you are… SEE MORE
How to Get Marine Weather on Your Chartplotter/MFD
Watch how Captain Henderson uses SiriusXM Marine Weather to stay safe! SiriusXM Marine provides up-to-date marine weather information and forecasts directly on your boat’s chartplotter/MFD. The service is delivered by satellite, giving you current situational awareness for up to 200 miles from the contiguous US. Plus, you can add SiriusXM… SEE MORE
CARES Act Funding Available for Maryland Fishing Industry
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced applications will be available Nov. 4 for economic relief funds for the commercial seafood industry through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), for those who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The application will be available to eligible… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: October 2020
NEWS & UPDATES FOR OCTOBER News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month We celebrated the second annual Harbormaster Appreciation Day on October 8th with a virtual meeting featuring Harbormasters from across the country and representatives from two of our sponsors… SEE MORE
Long Island Sound Report Card: Region’s Bays Range from A to D-
By Kimberly Drelich. The eastern basin of Long Island Sound ranks high for water quality, as it benefits from lower population density in the region and natural tidal flushing from the ocean, according to the 2020 Long Island Sound Report Card released this past week by Save the Sound. The eastern… SEE MORE
