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NOAA to Map Critical Mineral Deposits in Deep Waters off American Samoa
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. NOAA’s National Ocean Service announced today a new hydrographic survey project to map and characterize more than 30,000 square nautical miles of federal waters off American Samoa. This project is part of the Department of Commerce's implementation of the U.S. Offshore Critical Minerals Mapping Plan as defined… SEE MORE
Florida Keys: World-Class Fishing Access from Island Harbors
By Shawn Bean, sportfishingmag.com. The Florida Keys' extensive network of marinas, boat ramps, and charter operations provides exceptional access to one of America's most diverse fishing grounds. For harbor operators and boaters planning Keys trips, understanding the infrastructure across the island chain's five distinct districts helps maximize time on the… SEE MORE
Shark Attack Statistics: Understanding Coastal Safety Risks
By Alexander Laybourne, worldanimalfoundation.org. For harbor communities, beach managers, and coastal recreation operators, understanding actual shark attack statistics helps put ocean safety risks in proper perspective. While shark encounters generate significant media attention and public concern, data-driven analysis reveals that the statistical risk remains remarkably low—information that's valuable for coastal… SEE MORE
North Atlantic Right Whale Calving Season 2026
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. The right whale calving season begins in mid-November and runs through mid-April. Researchers have identified 15 calves so far this calving season. Every single female North Atlantic right whale and calf are vital to this endangered species’ recovery. Since 2017, the whales have been experiencing an Unusual Mortality Event, which… SEE MORE
Critical Engine Room Inspections for Boat Owners and Buyers
By Kevin Falvey, boatingmag.com. Regular engine room inspections are essential for harbor safety and preventing breakdowns that can leave vessels stranded or create hazardous situations at docks and marinas. Whether evaluating a potential purchase or maintaining a current vessel, systematic mechanical space inspections can identify problems before they become costly… SEE MORE
Why Are Corals So Colorful? Understanding Reef Health Indicators
By Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, whoi.com. For harbor communities and coastal areas that depend on healthy reef ecosystems, understanding coral coloration provides valuable insights into reef health. Coral reefs protect harbors from wave action, support commercial and recreational fisheries, and indicate overall marine ecosystem conditions—making the science behind coral color… SEE MORE
Essential Seamanship Skills Every Boater Should Master
By Peter McDonald, boatingmag.com. While modern technology has made navigation and boat handling more precise than ever, harbor operators and experienced mariners consistently emphasize the importance of foundational seamanship skills. Electronics can fail, batteries can die, and GPS signals can be lost—especially in challenging conditions when backup knowledge becomes critical… SEE MORE
Legendary Racing Yacht Wild Oats XI Reborn as Palm Beach XI for Sydney to Hobart
By Arnie Hammerman, best4boats.com. The transformation of one of ocean racing's most successful vessels offers insights into how advanced marine technology developed for competition can translate to recreational yacht design and harbor operations. Mark Richards' decision to rebrand and extensively refit the record-setting Wild Oats XI demonstrates the growing intersection… SEE MORE
U.S. Coastal Sea Level Rise Rate Doubled in Past Century, New Study Finds
By Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, whoi.edu. For harbor operators and coastal infrastructure planners, accurate sea level data is essential for making critical decisions about dock elevations, bulkhead construction, and long-term facility planning. A new scientific study highlighting significant acceleration in U.S. coastal sea level rise has important implications for harbors… SEE MORE
U.S. secures major win for bluefin tuna fishery at 2025 ICCAT annual meeting
By noaa.gov, Published in noaa.gov. The United States delegation to the 2025 annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) in Seville, Spain, secured the largest single-year increase in U.S. bluefin tuna quota in the history of the fishery. U.S. negotiators, led by NOAA’s Principal Deputy Assistant… SEE MORE
Practice Makes Perfect: Drone Operations in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
By sanctuaries.noaa.gov, Published in sanctuaries.noaa.gov. A well-placed multi-sensor tag on a humpback whale allows researchers to track its underwater movements and observe its behavior. But how do whale researchers practice dropping these suction cup tags from a drone onto the back of a massive ocean animal? With a surfboard, of… SEE MORE
New Jersey Exceeds Goals for Shell Recycling Program Expansion
By coast.noaa.gov, Published in coast.noaa.gov. Despite rising water temperatures, disease, and other challenges, an oyster reef in New Jersey’s Mullica River holds fast as one of the last self-sustaining populations along the state’s Atlantic coast. Historically abundant on the East Coast, oysters have experienced a major decline in the last… SEE MORE