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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency on coastal erosion
By DÁNICA COTO. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor declared a state of emergency on Tuesday to fight worsening coastal erosion across the U.S. territory that officials blame on climate change. The government is setting aside $105 million in federal funds to implement nearly two dozen measures… SEE MORE
California offshore wind farms will create massive new economic development at ports
By Stas Margaronis. The State of California proposes to build 25 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2045 requiring nearly 1,700 new wind turbines, built at a rate of 92 floating turbines per year, and the Humboldt Bay Harbor District in Northern California wants to be the manufacturing center. The… SEE MORE
New York City Building Hybrid-Electric Public Ferry
By Mike Schuler. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Trust for Governors Island have announced the city’s first public hybrid-electric ferry to operate in New York Harbor. The vessel is designed to transition between battery-only power and battery-assisted hybrid propulsion with diesel backup, reducing CO2 emissions by 600 tons… SEE MORE
Biden-Harris Administration recommends $562 million investment to make communities resilient to climate impacts as part of Investing in America agenda
By noaa.gov. Funding for 149 projects to reach 30 states and territories under NOAA’s Climate-Ready Coasts initiative Today, Vice President Harris announced that the Department of Commerce has recommended $562 million in funding — including investments in nearly 150 projects across 30 coastal and Great Lakes states and territories — to make communities… SEE MORE
NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants
NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for 10 primary and 11 alternate seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats: at large (one primary and one alternate),… SEE MORE
Uncertainty Swirls Around 2023 Hurricane Season as El Nino looms
By theweathernetwork.com. Colorado State University’s first look at the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season calls for a slight slowdown, but uncertainty abound as a potential El Niño looms. A potential El Niño brewing in the Pacific Ocean could put the brakes on this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. Leading hurricane experts at Colorado State… SEE MORE
Suzuki Marine USA's 800-Mile Sustainable Fuel Journey to Promote Eco-Friendly Boating
Tampa, FLA. — Suzuki Marine USA will embark on an important journey beginning Tuesday, April 18, setting out from Jacksonville, Florida on a nearly 800-mile journey by water to Washington D.C., where the 259 Sea Pro center console will be highlighted in an on-the-water display during the 2023 American Boating… SEE MORE
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
By Adam Young, Our US Harbors Fishing Expert South Padre Island, located on the Gulf of Mexico in south Texas, is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. With its warm climate, sandy beaches, and clear waters, it offers abundant opportunities to catch a variety of fish inshore and offshore. Especially during… SEE MORE
Interior Disburses Over $353 Million to Gulf States to Support Coastal Restoration and Conservation
By ecomagazine.com. The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of over $353 million in fiscal year 2022 energy revenues to the four offshore Gulf oil and gas producing states—Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, and their coastal political subdivisions (CPS), such as counties and parishes. The funds, disbursed annually based… SEE MORE
Most of World’s Salt Marshes likely to be Underwater by 2100, Study concludes
By Emily Greenhalgh. WOODS HOLE, MASS. -- Cape Cod’s salt marshes are as iconic as they are important. These beautiful, low-lying wetlands are some of the most biologically productive ecosystems on Earth. They play an outsized role in nitrogen cycling, act as carbon sinks, protect coastal development from storm surge,… SEE MORE
Here’s why the downpour in Fort Lauderdale just wouldn’t stop
By apnews.com. In some ways, it was the Florida Man of storms – not quite knowing when to say when. Usually, thunderstorms fizzle out after they run out of rain or get cold air sucked in. They run out of gas. But not Wednesday, when the storm that hit Fort Lauderdale had… SEE MORE
Nomination Period Is Now Open for the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee
By fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee. The Committee advises the Secretary of Commerce on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. It researches, evaluates, and provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary and NOAA… SEE MORE