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Coast Guard Warnings for July 4th
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard would like to remind recreational boaters of the risks associated with recreating in, on or around cold water this Fourth of July weekend. Despite warmer air temperatures, Pacific Northwest waters continue to remain in the 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit range. To prevent cold water shock… SEE MORE
Record Number of New Boaters Expected July 4th
By the Water Sports Foundation Millions of boaters are expected to head out on the water this Fourth of July weekend, including more than 830,000 first-time boat buyers who purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in crowds coupled with the number of inexperienced new boaters has caught the attention… SEE MORE
Current Red Tide Status in Florida
Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Southwest Florida over the past week. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations offshore of Hillsborough County. For additional information, view the Southwest… SEE MORE
July: High Season for Whale Watching in NYC
By Rove.me Whales have been rarely seen in New York City waters until 2011, but in recent years the whale population in the Big Apple water has been booming. More than 300 cetaceans have been spotted in just one year. All thanks to a better quality of water in the… SEE MORE
July 4th Forecast: Typical Summer Weather
By NOAA. If you are wondering how the weather forecast is shaping up in your area for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, you’ve come to the right place. Typical summer weather is expected for much of the U.S. with scattered showers and thunderstorms from parts of the Southwest to… SEE MORE
Rising Water Levels in the Great Lakes
By bridgemi.com New research into Great Lakes water levels looks farther into the future to predict how much climate change will increase lake levels in four of the five Great Lakes. The predictions for the levels between now and 2050 show average increases from 2010-2019 levels of Lake Superior rising… SEE MORE
Uncovering 200 Years of Great Lakes History
By Rachel Plunkett Exploring National Marine Sanctuaries Michigan is a water state—in fact, it has the highest percentage of water out of all states in the U.S.—41.5% to be exact. Lake Huron, which is in Michigan and Ontario, is famous for its treacherous waters of ice and fog that have… SEE MORE
Melting Arctic Ice Could Yield New Trade Routes
By Science Daily. Melting ice in the Arctic Ocean could yield new trade routes in international waters, reducing the shipping industry's carbon footprint and weakening Russia's control over trade routes through the Arctic, a study found. With climate change rapidly warming the world's oceans, the future of the Arctic Ocean… SEE MORE
Four Fundamentals of Successful Fishing
By Harold Blaisdell. Here are tried-and-true fishing tips from an expert fisherman. Think of this as the “four fundamentals” of fishing—from when to fish to how to use the right bait for the right fish. A fishing rod is a stick with a hook on one end and a fool on… SEE MORE
Florida Surpasses One Million Recreational Boaters
More than 1 million recreational boats are registered in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The agency announced Friday that the number had been surpassed, with the most vessel registrations in Miami-Dade County, with 74,622, followed by Pinellas County, with 53,867; Lee County, with 50,304; Broward… SEE MORE
Love Fishing? Myrtle Beach Is For You
By visitmyrtlebeach.com. From Deep-Sea Fishing To Pier Fishing To Beach Fishing, The Myrtle Beach Area Has A Number Of Great Places To Catch Dinner Or Just Head Out For A Relaxing Day On The Seas. When people talk about Myrtle Beach fishing, they're usually referring to saltwater fishing. After all, we have… SEE MORE
Remembering Jacques Cousteau
By John Englander. Twenty five years ago, a legendary explorer, scientist, and communicator passed forever into the great abyss. Just the mention of the first name “Jacques” in a context of scuba diving, coral reefs, oceans, or environmental issues would have led many to assume they were talking about Captain… SEE MORE
