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Gray Whale Calf Count Increases from All-time Low, Positive Sign for the Population
By fisheries.noaa.gov. Almost twice as many gray whale calves swam north with their mothers to their Arctic feeding grounds this spring compared to last year, according to a new count completed by NOAA Fisheries’ Southwest Fisheries Science Center. The results suggest that the eastern North Pacific population of gray whales that migrate… SEE MORE
Despite the Ongoing Drought, Water Levels Remain High on the Great Lakes
By greatlakesscuttlebutt.com. The ongoing drought that has plagued Wisconsin over the last couple of months has had little to no impact on the water levels on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, water levels on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior remain well above… SEE MORE
Interested In Saltwater Fly Fishing?
By takemefishing.org. Many people new to recreational angling wonder about fly fishing, which is one component of the whole sportfishing pie, and assume that this activity is just associated with using insect imitations and fishing for freshwater trout. But what about saltwater fly fishing? Can you fly fish in saltwater?… SEE MORE
Big Coho run on the Kuskokwim River – but not Many Fishermen
By nationalfisherman.com. Following the unsuccessful chinook and chum salmon runs, a multitude of coho salmon have made their way to the Kuskokwim River. However, there is no one available to harvest them, except for a lone commercial fisherman who possesses the required permits to operate as a catcher-processor. The once-lucrative… SEE MORE
Sand Dredging is 'Sterilizing' Ocean Floor, UN Warns
By reuters.com. GENEVA, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Around 6 billion tons of marine sand is being dug up each year in a growing practice that a U.N. agency said is unsustainable and can wipe out local marine life irreversibly. Sand is the most exploited natural resource in the world after… SEE MORE
U.S. Shrimping Communities Seek Disaster Declaration Over Low Prices
By nationalfisherman.com. Pounded by dockside prices under $1 a pound, southern U.S. shrimp fishermen and their elected officials are calling for state and federal declarations of a fishery disaster over what they say is dumping of foreign shrimp on the U.S. market. “Due to the influx of imported shrimp entering… SEE MORE
The Tiny Craft Mappings Superstroms at Sea
By nytimes.com. Throughout history, most sea captains have tried to steer their vessels out of extreme weather, but the whole purpose of SD 1045 was to steer into it. “The goal was not just to get into the hurricane but to get to the strongest quarter,” Jenkins said as we… SEE MORE
Flounder Fishing – An Expert’s Guide
By greatdaysoutdoors.com. As I slowly drifted a live shrimp over shallow mud and oyster bottom near Dauphin Island, Alabama, my cork just stopped, as if it was hung on the bottom. I tightened my line to dislodge the snag only to feel a tap on the other end. As I… SEE MORE
Annular Eclipse
By nesdis.noaa.gov. On Saturday, October 14, 2023 the Sun, Moon, and Earth will align perfectly together to produce an annular solar eclipse. This eclipse will create a path of darkness stretching from the Oregon coast to south Texas. To celebrate this annular eclipse, we are hosting in-person and virtual viewing events.… SEE MORE
Is a Project Boat Worth the Investment?
By cruisingworld.com. You can get what you want with a project boat or a turnkey vessel, but only if you take a hard look in the mirror first. Limited-time offer: Subscribe and save with our Labor Day sale! One-year subscriptions to Boating, Cruising World, Marlin, Sailing World, Salt Water Sportsman, and Yachting available… SEE MORE
How is climate change impacting shellfish in the ocean?
By earth.jpl.nasa.gov. A NASA satellite managed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is measuring the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. But things get tricky when that CO2 finds a place to hide. Carbon dioxide is great at finding hiding places. One favorite hiding place? Trees. In fact, the world’s forests soak up about… SEE MORE
U.S. high tide flooding continues to break records
By noaa.gov. Coastal communities in eight locations along the East and West coasts experienced record high tide flooding last year — a trend that is expected to continue in 2024. For many communities, the expected strengthening of El Nino will bring even more high tide flood days. The 2023 Annual High… SEE MORE