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Hurricane Isaias Heads Toward Bahamas and Florida
By Amir Vera. The Bahamas and eastern Florida are bracing for hurricane conditions this weekend as Hurricane Isaias barrels through the Caribbean and into the southeastern US. The center of Isaias was moving over the central Bahamas Friday night. It will move near the northwestern part of the island nation Saturday and… 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
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
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
Tropical Storm Hanna Forms in the Gulf of Mexico
By Madeline Holcombe. Tropical Storm Hannah is heading toward Texas. The system, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico as Tropical Depression Eight on Wednesday night, strengthened into a tropical storm late Thursday. It is the earliest H-named storm in an Atlantic basin hurricane season. The storm has sustained winds of… SEE MORE
Tsunami Warning Canceled for Coastal Alaska After 7.8 Earthquake
By Anchorage Daily News. A tsunami warning across a large swath of coastal Alaska triggered by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake off the Alaska Peninsula on Tuesday night was canceled by 12:30 a.m. Wednesday after the officials determined the tsunami was no longer a threat. The tsunami warning originally stretched from the Alaska Peninsula to… SEE MORE
Marine Debris Removal Grants Available from NOAA
The NOAA Marine Debris Program offers several nationwide, competitive funding opportunities for marine debris projects. These include: removal, prevention, and research grants. Open Opportunities The NOAA Marine Debris Program's FY2021 Marine Debris Removal grant competition (NOAA-NOS-ORR-2021-2006587) is open and soliciting Letters of Intent for review. Letters of Intent (LOIs) are due September… SEE MORE
Chicago Harbors COVID-19 Update
We’re happy to announce that the Chicago Harbors are open. During this unprecedented time, please keep in mind the following policies will be in place for the health of safety of our customers, staff, and the greater Chicago public. We are monitoring updates and will continue to operate according to recommendations… SEE MORE
4 Helpful Tips for Wearing a Face Mask in Hot Weather
By Krista Garcia. Now that summer is here, you might feel like taking a break from the chaos that’s unfolded. But unfortunately, the coronavirus is going strong. That means diligently wearing a face mask is about to get a whole lot harder—and sweatier. However, safety doesn’t have to come at… SEE MORE
Maine Maritime Academy Announces Fall 2020 Semester Plans
Maine Maritime Academy will reopen campus, holding in-person courses, beginning August 31. “Our faculty and staff have been working tirelessly to develop ways in which we can deliver a rigorous academic experience for our students while also prioritizing the health and safety of our community given the ongoing threats posed by… SEE MORE
