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Despite the Ongoing Drought, Water Levels Remain High on the Great Lakes

9/11/2023

By greatlakesscuttlebutt.com. The ongoing drought that has plagued Wisconsin over the last couple of months has had little to no impact on the water levels on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, water levels on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior remain well above… SEE MORE

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Sand Dredging is 'Sterilizing' Ocean Floor, UN Warns

9/8/2023

By reuters.com. GENEVA, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Around 6 billion tons of marine sand is being dug up each year in a growing practice that a U.N. agency said is unsustainable and can wipe out local marine life irreversibly. Sand is the most exploited natural resource in the world after… SEE MORE

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Is a Project Boat Worth the Investment?

9/3/2023

By cruisingworld.com. You can get what you want with a project boat or a turnkey vessel, but only if you take a hard look in the mirror first. Limited-time offer: Subscribe and save with our Labor Day sale! One-year subscriptions to Boating, Cruising World, Marlin, Sailing World, Salt Water Sportsman, and Yachting available… SEE MORE

High tide flooding pushes water onto a walkway along the Boston waterfront near India Wharf in 2016. (Image credit: Courtesy of MyCoast.org)

U.S. high tide flooding continues to break records

9/1/2023

By noaa.gov. Coastal communities in eight locations along the East and West coasts experienced record high tide flooding last year — a trend that is expected to continue in 2024. For many communities, the expected strengthening of El Nino will bring even more high tide flood days. The 2023 Annual High… SEE MORE

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Life-Threatening Currents All Along the East Coast

9/1/2023

By National Fisherman.  Tropical storm conditions in Bermuda on Wednesday, August 30, while Hurricane Franklin made its closest approach to the island. Life-threatening rip currents are still occurring along the East Coast of the US. As these conditions are expected to continue during the next couple of days, both Hurricane… SEE MORE

By wdfw.wa.gov. Marine Area 7 consists of waters south of the Canadian border containing the San Juan Islands, Haro Strait, Rosario Strait, Bellingham Bay, the southern Strait of Georgia, and the northeastern portion of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Boat launches include Washington Park near the Anacortes Ferry Terminal and Cornet Bazy Marina at Deception Pass State Park (be advised these launches can be very busy and parking is limited), as well as public and private marinas in Anacortes, Burrows Bay, La Conner, Bellingham, and Blaine. Deception Pass and the San Juan Islands experience some of the strongest tidal currents on the West Coast. Depending on location, wind and tide direction, conditions can change quickly from calm seas to surging currents, tidally-influenced standing waves, or wind chop. Always review a local tide chart and weather forecast before hitting the water! With hundreds of rocky islands, underwater reefs and pinnacles, the San Juans and Bellingham Bay provide exceptional fishing for lingcod and cabezon during the spring and early-summer months; check out this blog post for tips. Halibut are found on deeper underwater banks and sloping dropoffs, particularly in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Strait of Georgia; visit this webpage for season details. The best fishing for these bottomfish species occurs around slack tides. Shrimping can be very productive during spring and early-summer openers. Crabbing typically opens in mid- to late-summer through early-fall. Due to its rich biodiversity, Marine Area 7 is renowned for SCUBA and freediving, though visibility varies depending on outflow from rivers. The San Juan Islands and nearby straits and bays provide numerous scenic locations to fish for Chinook salmon that are often teeming with baitfish given that Marine Area 7 sits at the confluence of several large bodies of water.  Continue reading at wdfw.wa.gov.

Where to Fish in the San Juan Islands

8/31/2023

By wdfw.wa.gov. With hundreds of rocky islands, underwater reefs and pinnacles, the San Juans and Bellingham Bay provide exceptional fishing for lingcod and cabezon during the spring and early-summer months; check out this blog post for tips. Halibut are found on deeper underwater banks and sloping dropoffs, particularly in the Strait of Juan de… SEE MORE

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High Tide Flooding Outlook for September 2023

8/30/2023

By US Harbors. Extreme Tides Continue in September 2023 The "super blue moon" at the end of August (Aug. 30 @9:35pm EST) will be one of the biggest full moons of 2023, bringing with it some of the highest--and lowest--tides of the year. In some areas these extreme tides are… SEE MORE

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Hurricane Idalia On Collision Course with Florida Gulf Coast

8/28/2023

By WeatherTiger. Threat synopsis: A major hurricane landfall in North Florida is more likely than not on on Wednesday. Preparations for destructive surge and wind should be completed by Tuesday evening. Why is it always Wednesday? There’s no answer beyond coincidence for why Florida’s four most recent hurricanes— Michael, Sally,… SEE MORE

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1879 Lake Superior shipwreck accidentally discovered by Discovery Channel TV series

8/15/2023

By freep.com. In seeking to solve one shipwreck mystery, underwater explorers happened upon another. The quest — which unfolded on the Discovery Channel's "Expedition Unknown," an American reality TV series — starts with the adventure show host, Josh Gates, paddling in a bright yellow kayak through the Soo Locks as… SEE MORE

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What would net-zero shipping look like?

8/14/2023

By www.bbc.com. The International Maritime Organization has set a net-zero goal "by or around 2050". What is needed to reach this? At a UN summit, countries have agreed to curb shipping emissions to net zero "by or around 2050". At the annual meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), countries agreed to… SEE MORE

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The Last of the Vikings

8/12/2023

By woodenboat.com. An immersion in the folk wisdom of a thousand years The night before our 70-mile open-water crossing from the Norwegian island of Sørværet to the Lofoten Islands, Gunvor Storaas, the 27-year-old skipper, checked the wind forecast on her phone. The next day, it was going to blow 40… SEE MORE

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French Startup Unveils Sailing Cargo Ship

8/10/2023

By gcaptain.com. French transport startup VELA has unveiled the design for its first-of-its-kind trimaran cargo ship that will transport goods across the Atlantic using 100% wind power. According to VELA, the innovative design reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 99% compared to conventional container ships, while also being built with recycled… SEE MORE