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Fall Safety: Prepare for Wildfires and Pending Winter Weather

9/12/2024

By noaa.gov. Get ready for autumn by planning for seasonal weather hazards Fall may bring images of changing leaves, football games and pumpkin patches to mind, but as we prepare for these annual autumn favorites, it’s also time to prepare for potential weather hazards. This fall, NOAA’s National Weather Service… SEE MORE

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Rescue of Six Fishermen Shows Importance of Personal Locator Beacons

9/10/2024

By Carli Stewart. Six fishermen were rescued, and their disabled vessel was towed to Satawal Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) after a coordinated search by international operations. The United States Coast Guard, one of the crews involved in the rescue efforts, has written statements about the importance… SEE MORE

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Nearshore Topwater Shark Fishing

9/1/2024

By Capt. Zac Grossman. Find incredible action for high-flying blacktip and spinner sharks near the suds. How often is the word ­“guaranteed” included in a fishing invite? And how often is that fishing invitation an opportunity to target 75-plus-pound sharks that violently attack popping plugs and flies? Those who are… SEE MORE

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Volunteers Help Monitor, Clean Up Ohio Beaches

8/29/2024

By coast.noaa.gov. Volunteers are cleaning up Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline while contributing to national marine debris monitoring efforts, thanks to a partnership between the state’s coastal management and research reserve programs. Marine debris, or solid litter that ends up in marine or Great Lakes environments, is a type of nonpoint… SEE MORE

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Kayaking As A Couple: How To Have a Romantic And Safe Paddling Date

7/27/2024

By Tom Gaffey. Paddling in a kayak, canoe, or on a SUP board is an activity many people enjoy without company. But paddling with a partner is always a good idea. It’s safer, easier, and it can even be romantic with the right company. If you are interested in bringing… SEE MORE

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Stilt Houses and Scallops: A Dive Into Old Florida’s Hidden Gems

7/18/2024

By Carrie Honaker. A writer rediscovers her love of scalloping amid the historic stilt houses in New Port Richey, Florida. The sun rises on a steamy July morning as I sip my coffee and slather sunscreen all over, preparing for a day out on the water hunting for culinary treasures… SEE MORE

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How to Get In (or Out) of a Kayak or Canoe Without Embarrassing Yourself

7/6/2024

By Karuna Eberl. Make a splash—in a good way—and impress friends with a smooth transition from land to lake. GETTING INTO A CANOE IS unnerving. Failure means capsizing, plus looking foolish in front of that cute camp counselor. But as you wobble aboard, know you’re not alone. Even the experts dump… SEE MORE

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America's Boating Club, United States Power Squadrons Offers Free on-the-water Training To Members

6/28/2024

By Raleigh, N.C. Recently Released Recreational Boating Statistics Reveal Boating Education Is Vital To Preventing Accidents. America’s Boating Club, United States Power Squadrons, the nation’s largest and oldest volunteer recreational boating safety nonprofit, announced today that as revealed in the recently released U.S. Coast Guard’s Recreational Boating Statistics, 75% of on-the-water… SEE MORE

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Whether It’s Law Or Not, You Need A Fish Descending Device

6/21/2024

By Tanner Deas. When fishing offshore have you ever experienced fish floating on the surface upon release? Wondering to yourself, “Why won’t that fish go down?” or, “Welp, that’s sharkbait…” Maybe you’ve reeled a fish in from the depths and seen its stomach sticking out of its mouth. This happens when… SEE MORE

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Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? Know the Signs of Heat Illness

6/19/2024

By noaa.gov. If you are spending any time outside this summer, chances are you’ll be exposed to a lot of sun, high temperatures and humidity. How much heat can a person safely endure? It depends. Much less visible and dramatic than hurricanes, floods and tornadoes, heat is considered the silent… SEE MORE

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Passaic River, New Jersey. Contamination is found in sediment from the Dundee Dam to the mouth of the river, throughout Newark Bay, and other portions of the New York/New Jersey Harbor. (Credit: NOAA)

Restoration for Fish, Wildlife, and Communities Coming to Seven Polluted Waterways

6/10/2024

By oceanservice.noaa.gov. Good news for a new year! In 2023, NOAA and partners helped to recover over $92.8 million from polluters to restore seven waterways in six states following oil spill and industrial pollution incidents. These restoration efforts will benefit fish, wildlife, and disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by pollution. NOAA… SEE MORE

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Red Flags To Look Out For When Renting Paddling Gear (Plus Safety Tips)

6/1/2024

By Tom Gaffey. When you go paddling on vacation or are visiting a new aquatic location on a whim, then you need to find some paddling gear. Unless you bring an inflatable kayak or SUP board with you everywhere, then this means renting a paddling vessel and all the equipment… SEE MORE

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