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News from Our Coasts: August 2020
NEWS & UPDATES FOR AUGUST Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Don't miss our interview with Dr. Jyotika Virmani for our series "Women on the Water". Dr. Virmani will be talking… SEE MORE
"Women on the Water" with Dr. Jyotika Virmani, Executive Director at the Schmidt Institute for Ocean Exploration
Dr. Virmani, Executive Director of the Schmidt Institute, joins Anastasia Fischer, President of US Harbors for the 5th episode in our "Women on the Water" video series. Dr. Virmani, in addition to guiding one of the leading programs facilitating the mapping of our ocean floors is an established ocean atmosphere… SEE MORE
Five of Our Favorite Historic Lighthouses
In honor of National Lighthouse Day, we have compiled a list of a few of our favorite lighthouses from around the country. Most of these structures have spent the better part of 100 (or in some cases 200) years protecting boaters from harm. Let us know if you have a… SEE MORE
NOAA Unveils 10-year Roadmap for Tackling Ocean, Great Lakes Acidification
NOAA unveiled its new 10-year research roadmap to help the nation’s scientists, resource managers, and coastal communities address acidification of the open ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. “Ocean acidification puts the United States’ $1 billion shellfish industry and hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk,” said Kenric Osgood, Ph.D., chief of the… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition Whiskey for Port of Miami
Effective at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition Whiskey for the Port of Miami due to the expectation of sustained tropical force winds of 39-54 mph generated from Tropical Cyclone 9 that may arrive within 72 hours. These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition Whiskey for Port of Tampa
The Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition Whiskey for the Port of Tampa at 12 p.m. Wednesday, due to possible sustained gale force winds, greater than 39 mph, arriving within 72 hours. These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations may… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition Whiskey for Port of Key West
Effective 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition Whiskey for the Port of Key West due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph generated from Tropical Cyclone 9 that may arrive within 72 hours. These… SEE MORE
Dan Thaler Builds Hand-Crafted Wooden Paddlecraft
By Dan Thaler Years ago my wife and I tried kayaking in Maine. The bug didn’t really hit till a few years later, when we purchased a couple of 13-foot plastic boats. After one season in those, we found them to be slow, heavy, and uncomfortable. Around the same time, I… SEE MORE
How to Survive Lightning Storms While Boating
By Mike Telleria, USCG Powerful, dangerous, highly unpredictable — all are common descriptions of lightning storms. A direct strike that results only in ringing ears and a few roasted electronics would be considered lucky. Unlucky would be through-hulls blown out, a sunk boat or worse — possibly serious injury or… SEE MORE
The Story of Paddling and Rowing the Connecticut River
By Press Release from the Connecticut River Museum. River of Dreams: Paddling on the Connecticut River exhibit is on display at the Connecticut River Museum through October. At one time, the only way to navigate the river was with oars and paddles. Visitors to the exhibit will discover how these… SEE MORE
Florida Red Tide Status Update
Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed in one Southwest Florida sample over the past week. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was present at low concentrations in one Sarasota County sample. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. Along the Florida East Coast over the past week, K. brevis was… SEE MORE
NJ WMA Restrictions Begin Lifting At Affected Areas Beginning Today, July 27
Wildlife Management Areas that were closed, or had access to certain facilities temporarily restricted due to state mandated employee furloughs, will begin reopening today, Monday, July 27. It may take several days for all of the areas to reopen since Division of Fish and Wildlife Land Management staff physically remove… SEE MORE