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News from Our Coasts :: Week of 4/27/2020
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE
California's Dungeness Crab Season Will End May 15th
By Matt Charnock. The current Dungeness crab season was delayed by weeks last year to protect migrating gray, humpback, and blue whales; it will now end prematurely in mid-May for the same reason, as well. Commercial fishing remains the most prevalent means of culling for cetaceans (dolphins, whales, and porpoises),… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts (Week of 4/20/2020)
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is now posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items… SEE MORE
7 Ways To Be a Safer Boater
Pop quiz! Can you correctly answer the following questions? What is the safest thing to do for someone suspected of having hypothermia? Give them a warm alcoholic beverage Massage the body to circulate blood Apply hot towels to the head to thin the blood Get immediate medical attention How… SEE MORE
Museums, Historic Societies and Aquariums Offering Digital Learning
Although museums, aquariums and historic societies are currently closed to the public, many offer hours worth of online educational resources that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Check out some of the links below and let us know your favorite digital educational activity! Boston Children's Museum provides resources… SEE MORE
NY, NJ and CT Reopen Marinas, Boatyards and Marine Manufacturers
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers will be allowed to open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed. Chartered watercraft services or rentals will not be allowed,… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts (Week of 4/13/2020)
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: US Harbors is now posting a weekly news summary of announcements and stories received from our coastal community. This is the first of our weekly posts, and includes timely information on what people who boat and fish should/should not do during the COVID-19 outbreak as well as… SEE MORE
An Update from the Harpswell Harbormaster
Things in Harpswell are relatively quiet, except for the surge in trail usage around town. The waters are currently only being used by commercial fishermen, aquaculturist and folks who install docks and wharfs. Since many seafood markets have shut down, many commercial lobstermen and shellfish harvesters have begun selling direct… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts (Week of 4/6/2020)
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: US Harbors is now posting a weekly news summary of announcements and stories received from our coastal community. This is the first of our weekly posts, and includes timely information on what people who boat and fish should/should not do during the COVID-19 outbreak as well as… SEE MORE
Washington Fishing & Hunting Bans Extended Until May 4th
By Annette Cary. The state of Washington has extended its closure of fishing and hunting seasons through May 4, after reconsidering seasons on Monday. “We talked with multiple county health officials throughout the state and asked them what their advice would be and they’re telling us that, right now, this is what’s… SEE MORE
Links to Coastal State Offices and Local Fish & Wildlife Depts.
Trying to get out of the house for some fresh air but not sure about the latest COVID-19 closures in your state? Click the links below to find out current regulations and up-to-date closures in your area. US Fish and Wildlife Service https://www.fws.gov/home/state-by-state-closures.html Alabama https://www.alabama.gov/ https://www.outdooralabama.com/ Alaska http://alaska.gov/ https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/ California… SEE MORE
Georgia Fishing Report - Week of April 3rd, 2020
GEORGIA FISHING REPORT: APRIL 3, 2020 by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division We got this Georgia. Let’s show the rest of the country that we can #socialdistance AND use our natural resources to help us mentally get through this current crisis. Relative to being outside, here are some of the… SEE MORE
