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2026 Seattle Boat Show: West Coast's Premier Maritime Event Returns
By Dawn Anderson, best4boats.com. The Seattle Boat Show represents a significant convergence point for Pacific Northwest maritime commerce, utilizing both indoor exhibition space and Bell Harbor Marina's in-water facilities to showcase the region's boating industry. For harbor operators and marina managers, the annual event demonstrates the capacity and economic impact… SEE MORE
When Is It Time to Buy a New Boat?
By Jim Hendricks, boatingmag.com. For harbor and marina operators, understanding boat upgrade cycles helps predict slip demand, power requirements, and service needs. As boaters consider transitioning to vessels with advanced technologies—from joystick controls to gyrostabilizers—marinas must adapt infrastructure to accommodate these evolving capabilities, including adequate electrical service, lift capacity, and… SEE MORE
North Carolina Coast: Harbor Access to Diverse Fishing Grounds
By Ric Burnley, sportfishingmag.com. North Carolina's strategic harbor locations and inlet systems provide exceptional access to some of the East Coast's most productive fishing grounds. From Oregon Inlet in the north through Hatteras Inlet, Morehead City harbors, and down to the Cape Fear River, the state's coastal infrastructure enables anglers… SEE MORE
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