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NOAA Study Assesses Vulnerability of Coastal Habitats to Climate Change in the NE
NOAA Fisheries and partners assessed the vulnerability of marine, estuarine, and riverine habitats in the Northeast United States to climate change. The findings were recently published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE. We found salt marshes, shellfish reefs, deep-sea corals, seagrasses, kelp, and intertidal habitats to be among the most vulnerable. The… SEE MORE
Meteor Showers, Eclipses, Full Moons: All of the Reasons to Look Up in 2022
By Ashley Strickland. Total lunar eclipses, a multitude of meteor showers and supermoons will light up the sky in 2022. The new year is sure to be a sky-gazer's delight with plenty of celestial events on the calendar. There is always a good chance that the International Space Station is flying… SEE MORE
North Atlantic Hurricanes More Frequent Amid Warming
By Andrea Januta. Climate scientists have long debated whether the North Atlantic has experienced more frequent hurricanes over the last century, given uncertainties in the reliability of historical data. But new research suggests the increase is real. "As you go back in time, the observations become more and more sparse,"… SEE MORE
Red Tide Status Update for December 29, 2021
Current Conditions Over the past week, Karenia brevis was detected in one sample in Southwest Florida. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at very low concentrations offshore of Charlotte County. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. Along the Florida East Coast over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. No reports of fish kills suspected to… SEE MORE
The December 2021 Tornado Outbreak, Explained
The tornadoes that ripped across the central and southern U.S. late in the evening of December 10, 2021, were notable in many ways. The thunderstorms and tornadoes they produced traveled far — sometimes far more than 100 miles — and the impacts were widespread. NOAA's National Weather Service has confirmed… SEE MORE
Fishing 101: Best Weather and Pressure for Fishing
By Sean Ward. It’s important that you check the weather before you go fishing - and not only to know what to wear or whether to bring a raincoat. You need to know what kind of weather to expect because believe it or not, there is an ideal weather and… SEE MORE
December 2021 - News from Our Coasts
NEWS & UPDATES FOR DECEMBER Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors Last month, US Harbors hosted an online conference to help coastal communities--and their citizens--understand and prepare for changes in coastal… SEE MORE
Gulf and Atlantic Grouper and Snapper Season Changes Starting Jan. 1
Several species of grouper and snapper will either open or close to harvest in Gulf and Atlantic state waters starting Jan. 1. Red grouper will reopen to recreational harvest in Gulf state waters (excluding Monroe County). Blackfin, silk, queen and wenchman snappers will reopen to recreational and commercial harvest in… SEE MORE
Manatee Feeding Program Ready as Winter Tests Survival
By Curt Anderson. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — As winter approaches Florida, a pilot feeding plan could save many manatees from starvation — but they will still face the long-term threat of manmade water pollution stifling their food supply, wildlife officials said Wednesday. The slow-moving marine mammals will soon begin… SEE MORE
Rising with the Tide: Keeping Our Communities Above Water Q&A
US Harbors recently hosted "Rising with the Tide: Keeping Our Communities Above Water"; a free conference for coastal communities. Our panel of experts included John Englander, Renee Collini, David Wolcott, Joseph Sutkowi, Gayle Bowness, Heiko Udluft and Nicole Elko. During the conference we discussed pressing issues facing our coastal communities:… SEE MORE
Holiday Events Across the Country
With Christmas only two weeks away, we've gathered some of our favorite holiday events to get you in the spirit of the season! Don't forget to check out these safety tips if you are planning on participating in a boat parade. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA Winterfest Boat Parade December 11, 2021… SEE MORE
Where’s Winter? NOAA Outlook Shows Warm Weather Coming Up
By Dave Longley. It may be December, but it doesn’t feel like it in most of the country. While Alaska has been dealing with cold and snow and Hawaii braced for “catastrophic rainfall,” pretty much the entire contiguous United States has been spared any significant winter weather. A new projection from… SEE MORE