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U.S. Coast Guard Looking to Acquire Commercial Icebreaker ‘Aiviq’
By Malte Humpert. U.S. Coast Guard notice reveals the service is seeking to acquire the icebreaker Aiviq from a unit of Edison Chouest Offshore to help plug icebreaking capability gaps In a new public notice, the U.S. Coast Guard disclosed it intends to solicit a firm-fixed-price contract from Offshore Service… SEE MORE
NOAA Scientists are Revolutionizing How Heights & Elevations are Measured
By oceanservice.noaa.gov. Suppose you are buying a new home that is located near a river that routinely floods. During the buying process, you learn that you are required to have flood insurance. A step in the process of obtaining this insurance is to get a certified elevation of your new… SEE MORE
South Florida Ventures Acquires Newport International Boat Show
By marinadockage.com. The Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) owner and producer of the annual Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) has been acquired by South Florida Ventures to expand and deliver enhanced value to participating marine industry businesses and a seamless experience for attendees. With a 53-year heritage deeply rooted in the Newport community, the Newport International Boat… SEE MORE
Portland, OR Settlement Benefits Salmon, Coastal Habitats, & the Public
By oceanservice.noaa.gov. On November 1, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a proposed settlement of approximately $33 million to compensate the public for decades of hazardous substance releases and oil discharges into Oregon's Portland Harbor and Willamette River. The proposed settlement addresses the liability of over 20 responsible parties for… SEE MORE
Maine Lobster Boat Races 2024 schedule
By Carli Stewart. Get ready to kick your engine into high gear this summer! People from all around the state follow The Maine Lobster Boat Race Association up and down the coast. These races always draw a crowd, and the captains prove to grow bigger and bigger raft-ups every year.… SEE MORE
A Timeline of U.S. Bass Fishing
By onthewater.com. The history of bass fishing in the United States can be traced back to the early 1800s, when technological advancement was peaking during the industrial revolution. It started with the construction and enhancement of fishing reels, and from there, the sport’s popularity skyrocketed. Wealthy merchants and anglers like… SEE MORE
Great Lakes Ice Reaches Historic Low
By nesdis.noaa.gov. For the second consecutive year, ice cover on the Great Lakes remains significantly below average for this time of year, which typically sees the peak of ice cover at levels around 53 percent. As of February 11, total ice coverage across all lakes measured a mere 2.7 percent.… SEE MORE
Catching Big Triggerfish On The Gulf Coast
By Ed Mashburn. For a long time here on the Gulf Coast, anglers who ventured offshore to chase after snapper and other delicious tasting and hard fighting fish scorned a very common offshore resident of our waters. It was not that long ago that when a triggerfish was hooked and brought to… SEE MORE
Why Daylight Saving Time Messes With Your Brain
By Beth Ann Malow. AS PEOPLE IN THE U.S. prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 10, 2024, I find myself bracing for the annual ritual of media stories about the disruptions to daily routines caused by switching from standard time to daylight saving time. About one-third of Americans say they don’t… SEE MORE
$4.3 Million Will Support Habitat Restoration in Coastal Louisiana
By ecomagazine.com. The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Program has approved more than $4.3 million in funding for the NOAA-sponsored South Delacroix Marsh Creation Project. NOAA works through CWPPRA to restore habitat and support resilient communities and sustainable fisheries along the Louisiana coast. Funding will support engineering and design of… SEE MORE
A Comprehensive Guide to Bottom Painting Your Boat
By US Harbors. Bottom painting is an essential aspect of boat maintenance, crucial for protecting your vessel from marine growth, corrosion, and damage. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a novice boat owner, knowing how to bottom paint your boat is a valuable skill. This guide will take you through… SEE MORE
The Truth About Garbage Patches in the Ocean
By blog.marinedebris.noaa.gov. You’ve likely heard the term “garbage patch” many times and it’s possible that this is what comes to mind: A thick, floating mass of marine debris is what most people picture when they think of the garbage patch. However, this is actually pretty inaccurate. Although this is what… SEE MORE