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New Coral Disease Forecasting System Could Help Ecological Forecasting
By ecomagazine.com. Research led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) has led to a new tool for forecasting coral disease that could help conservationists step in at the right times with key interventions. Ecological forecasts are critical tools for conserving and managing marine… SEE MORE
Suzuki Marine Trailblazes Viable Path for Sustainable Marine Fuels in Florida
By Suzuki Marine. Effort Exemplifies “Kizuna” Commitment to Panama City Community and State. Panama City, FLA — Suzuki Marine USA has joined forces with the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), local dignitaries, and representatives of St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, Florida to expand access to sustainable marine fuel for… SEE MORE
From Overfished to Sustainable Harvests: Pacific Bluefin Tuna Rebound to New Highs
By fisheries.noaa.gov. New stock assessment reveals largest recorded biomass since assessments began. The recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna has achieved a major milestone—the species exceeded international targets a decade ahead of schedule. The rebuilding of Pacific bluefin tuna reflects a fisheries management success. International organizations cooperated across the Pacific to… SEE MORE
Eyes in the Sky: Using Drones to Measure Sea Turtles
By fisheries.noaa.gov. What do drones and toy turtles have in common? Scientists are using these tools to measure sea turtles in the wild without ever touching them. Drones not only take great photographs—they can also be used to take measurements. In our case, we use them to measure the size… SEE MORE
How to Get In (or Out) of a Kayak or Canoe Without Embarrassing Yourself
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
A Primer on Deep Sea Fishing, a/k/a Offshore Fishing
By Ken Schultz. Offshore fishing, or deep sea fishing, entails the pursuit of different species and the use of different methods, on the open ocean If you’ve wondered exactly what someone means when they refer to deep sea fishing, you’re not alone. The term does not refer to a specific… SEE MORE
The Arctic is Warming Rapidly. These Clouds may Hold Clues as to Why
By Carolyn Gramling. Eight flights into the odd clouds this year have provided needed intel on their inner workings. In the Arctic, a mysterious atmospheric phenomenon generates some of the oddest clouds on Earth. Up there, streaky wisps can swiftly transform into towering thunderstorms. These strange clouds are not just… SEE MORE
How Amoeboid Architects Build Some of the Ocean’s Most Intricate Homes
By Joanna Klein. Xenophyophores can craft multichambered compounds that resemble morel mushrooms. EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT THE OCEAN’S flashier builders—the corals that sculpt reefs, the mollusks that spin up perfect pearls. But thousands of feet down, underappreciated creatures called xenophyophores work hard to build themselves some of the most fascinating homes on… SEE MORE
10 Types of Fishing Boats for Different Waterways: A Beginner’s Guide
By Debbie Hanson. Learn more about types of fishing boats for different waterways, this beginner’s guide to fishing boat types with descriptions can help with the basics. If you are thinking about buying a boat, or just want to learn more about types of fishing boats that are best for… SEE MORE
Celebrating Marine History: Privateers in the American Revolution
By John Frayler for the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. A Means to an End When the American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain, the infant nation was in no position to defy British rule of the seas. Britain’s navy in 1776 was the world’s most powerful. States individually… SEE MORE
NOAA Validates Sea Level Data for Future Flood Risk
By NOAA's Ocean Service. More than 40 years of data verified to accurately assess flood-risk changes on Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coasts. A team of NOAA and university sea level rise experts completed a study of more than four decades of water level data, validating foundational research for… SEE MORE
A Class of Ozone-Depleting Chemicals is Declining, Thanks to the Montreal Protocol
By research.noaa.gov. New research by a team including current and former NOAA-affiliated scientists has shown that atmospheric concentrations of a class of ozone-depleting chemicals used as refrigerants, foam blowing agents and solvents peaked in 2021 and are now beginning to decline as nations comply with restrictions called for by the… SEE MORE