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What is Hydrography? And Why is it So Important?
By NOAA's Office of Coastal Survey. Hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical features of the navigable portion of the Earth's surface and adjoining coastal areas. Hydrographic surveyors study these bodies of water to see what the "floor" looks like. Under the Department of Commerce, NOAA and… SEE MORE
World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup Events Near You
In honor of World Ocean Day (June 8th, 2021), we've gathered a few of our favorite beach cleanup events throughout the country. Don't see one near you? Check the full list of events HERE or be the first to start one in your area! SAN DIEGO, CA - Shore Buddies… SEE MORE
When, Where and How to See the Annular Solar Eclipse on June 10
By Joe Rao. Northern and eastern sections of North America will experience a weird and dramatic event next Thursday (June 10). A partial solar eclipse will be visible, and for many, it will more or less coincide with sunrise. Only for places north of a line running roughly from Churchill, Manitoba, to… SEE MORE
"Best Harbor" 2021 Contest Winners Announced
Rockland, ME — Over 2,500 people voted in this year’s “Best Harbor in the U.S.” contest that ran online from mid-April through May 31st, 2021. Local communities vied intensely for the top spot up until the final moments of the contest! Out of the 1,400 harbors for which we provide… SEE MORE
Biden Doubling Spending to Prepare for Hurricanes, Storms
By Matthew Daly and Darlene Superville. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Monday that he’s doubling U.S. emergency spending to help communities prepare for hurricanes and other extreme weather events, while launching a new effort at NASA to better understand and track the impact of climate change. The $1… SEE MORE
US Harbors & Divirod Announce Tide Station as a Prize for “Best Harbor” 2021 Winner
Rockland, ME — May 24, 2021 One of the winning harbors of this year’s “Best Harbor in the US” contest—which wraps up at midnight on May 31st--will get a free tide station to monitor the sea level changes in their local community. US Harbors, the sponsor of the annual contest,… SEE MORE
How To Watch The 'Super Flower Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse This Week
Watchers of the night sky are in for a treat this week with the arrival of what has been dubbed a Super Flower Blood Moon. The lengthy name is the result of a few astronomical phenomena coming together at once. The supermoon will be visible all over the world, and… SEE MORE
Summer 2021: Recreational Boating Trends
As we head into summer and COVID restrictions lift; harbors and waterways are expected to be significantly busier than in years past. Our friends at SeaTow just released some interesting new findings from their Summer 2021 Boating Trends Survey. Pandemic-influenced boating behavior: 52% of boaters surveyed anticipate their boating activity… SEE MORE
Safety 101: How to Choose the Right Life Jacket
By USGC. U.S. Coast Guard life jacket requirements for recreational vessels: A wearable life jacket for each person must be aboard. These life jackets must be… • U. S. Coast Guard approved • The proper size for the intended wearer • In good and serviceable condition • Properly stowed (readily… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: May 2021
NEWS & UPDATES FOR MAY Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors Don't forget to cast your vote for the Best Harbor in the US. The winning harbors will be announced on… SEE MORE
NOAA Announces Specs for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog
NOAA Fisheries is setting 2021 and projecting 2022-2026 commercial harvest quotas for Atlantic surfclams and ocean quahogs. The final quotas, which have remained unchanged since 2004, are: Atlantic surfclams: 3.4 million bushels Ocean quahogs: 5.36 million bushels Maine ocean quahogs: 100,000 Maine bushels In addition, the Atlantic surfclam minimum size… SEE MORE
How to Prepare Your Coastal Property for Sea-Level Rise and Weather Extremes
By JAN ELLEN SPIEGEL. Your yard can be part of the solution. People who live along the Atlantic seaboard are accustomed to dealing with environmental extremes: salt spray that can kill just about anything green; relentless wind that whips vegetation into Leaning Tower of Pisa shapes; sand, shells, rocks and… SEE MORE