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Saildrones Begin Bering Sea Pollock Survey
By Kirk Moore. A trio of sail-powered autonomous vessels are underway in the Bering Sea to conduct a two-month survey of pollock, aimed to fill NMFS data gaps with the forced covid-19 cancellation of standard surveys by crewed science vessels. The saildrones launched from Alameda, Calif., in late May and… SEE MORE
Rockefeller Refuge Project Protects Vulnerable Louisiana Shoreline
NOAA and partners have completed construction on the Rockefeller Refuge Gulf Shoreline Stabilization Project in southwest Louisiana. This project will reduce erosion along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline and protect valuable marsh habitat in Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge. Established in 1920, the 71,000-acre Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for wildlife and fish, as well… SEE MORE
Maryland Fishing Report Week of July 8th, 2020
By Keith Lockwood. This is a marvelous time of year to enjoy Maryland’s outdoors, and recreational crabbing is just one way to get onto the quiet tidal creeks and rivers of the Chesapeake Bay. Fishing the Chesapeake Bay is a time-honored tradition. While anglers often set their sights on striped… SEE MORE
Bay Scallop Season Opens July 17 in Pasco County
The 2020 recreational bay scallop season for Pasco County opens Friday, July 17 and will remain open through Sunday, July 26. This region includes all state waters south of the Hernando – Pasco county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, and includes all waters of the Anclote… SEE MORE
10 Alluring Michigan Boating Spots Perfect for a Day on the Water
Michigan is a national center of classic boating, a hobby understood by simple geography alone—if not also by a summer climate perfect for outdoor pursuits. In the Mitten, you are never more than six miles from the nearest body of water. The state is home to the Great Lakes and… SEE MORE
Ohio Fishery Experts Deem Lake Erie #1 in World for Walleye
BY D’arcy Egan. They come in droves before the morning light, and they’re often gone before the sun sets. They’re anglers, arriving from all around the country, eager to test Lake Erie’s waters and catch a six-fish daily bag limit of the big lake’s legendary walleye. It is an experience… SEE MORE
Acoustic Array Detects 4 Great White Sharks Off Block Island
By Paul Edward Parker. The Atlantic Shark Institute announced Wednesday that it has detected four great white sharks in the waters off Block Island. The institute discovered the sharks using an array of seven acoustics receivers set up as part of a long-term study of shark activity near the island,… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/29/2020
NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of… SEE MORE
Mississippi Permit Free Fishing July 4th
July 4 of each year is designated as Free Saltwater Sport Fishing Day on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Any person may saltwater sport fish without a recreational saltwater fishing license on July 4 in the marine waters of Mississippi. If you would like more information, please call 228-374-5000 or email [email protected] SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/22/2020
NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of… SEE MORE
Delaware Fishing Report Week of June 25th, 2020
By Eric Burnley, Sr. Delaware Bay The weather has improved and so has the fishing. Kings and trout are caught over Lower Bay reef sites on bloodworms, FishBites and Gulp! A few flounder have been taken in the same locations on live minnows, squid and Gulp! Trout and flounder have… SEE MORE
