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Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds
By ecomagazine.com. From growls to pulses to booms, whales, fish and crustaceans all produce sounds. In fact, more than 800 species of fish are capable of making noises for a variety of functions such as courtship and mating, defending their turf or responding to threats. Each of these species has… SEE MORE
Fishery Disaster Declarations Approved in Louisiana and Mississippi
By ecomagazine.com. US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced her determination that fishery disasters occurred in multiple Louisiana and Mississippi fisheries in 2020. The Secretary, working with NOAA Fisheries, evaluates fishery disaster requests based on data submitted by a state and/or tribe. “Sustainable fisheries are vital to our nation’s… SEE MORE
Shrimp imports threaten U.S. Gulf fleet
By Paul Molyneaux. Southern shrimpers, facing record low prices, choose to stay at the dock. In places like Delacroix, La., shrimp fishermen are looking at $1.10 for 16 to 20 count brown shrimp. “Last winter it was $3 a pound before the inshore season opened. We done alright. Then it… SEE MORE
How to Dress for Kayaking
By paddling.com. Warm Weather & Water If you live in a hot part of the world that has warm water, dressing for kayaking is simple. Your biggest challenge will be staying cool, hydrated, and protected from the sun, and this should be something that you're used to doing. The most… SEE MORE
Ocean Climate Action Plan Information
By noaa.gov. In the face of climate change, the ocean can be a source of climate adaptation and mitigation solutions that provide co-benefits such as good-paying jobs, sustainable livelihoods and communities, and healthier ocean ecosystems. Ocean-based solutions include, but are not limited to: green shipping, blue carbon, biodiversity conservation and… SEE MORE
Scientists Discover New Deep-sea Octopus Nursery in Costa Rica
By ecomagazine.com. A team of international scientists have discovered a new deep-sea octopus nursery at a low-temperature hydrothermal vent offshore of Costa Rica. The discovery of the brooding site brings the world’s known octopus nurseries to three. The team also proved that the first known aggregation of deep-sea octopus, the… SEE MORE
Microscopic Monsters of the Ocean: Tuna
By saltwatersportsman.com. The life history of most game fishes is pretty amazing. Although some species may grow to more than 1,000 pounds, all begin life as one of millions of eggs the size of a small grain of sand floating about an ocean full of tiny predators, following a full-moon… SEE MORE
Illness and Symptoms: Marine (Saltwater) Algal Blooms
By cdc.gov. Algae that can produce toxins can make both people and animals sick. Learn more about illnesses and symptoms caused by harmful algal blooms (often called red tides) in salt water. In salt water, such as oceans and bays, harmful algal blooms are most commonly caused by diatoms and… SEE MORE
Calif. Proposes 300% Registration Fee Increase
By soundingsonline.com. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2024 budget includes a 300% boat registration fee increase, and BoatUS and the nonprofit Recreational Boaters of California are asking boat owners in the state to voice their concerns about the rate hike. “Most citizens can understand, over time, the need for modest increases… SEE MORE
The Northern Lights are Coming to Several States this Week
By Ayana Archie. The northern lights are expected to be visible across several U.S. states this week, according to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Kp-index, or planetary index, will be at five and six, respectively. The scale goes all the way up to nine, and any occurrence above five is… SEE MORE
Wondering How Red Tide Might Affect You?
We Answer Your Questions About the Health & Safety of Red Tide Q: Is it safe to swim during red tide? A: No, swimming around red tide can cause skin irritation, rashes, burning sensations, and sore eyes. Q: Does red tide cause breathing problems? A: Yes, some people may experience… SEE MORE
Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon
By ecomagazine.com. Spanning about one-third of Florida’s East coast, the Indian River Lagoon has faced frequent harmful algal blooms in recent years. Among them, Pseudo-nitzschia spp., algae that produces the neurotoxin domoic acid. Domoic acid can bioaccumulate within food webs, causing sickness and death in higher trophic level organisms such as… SEE MORE