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B.A.S.S. Set to Impose New Restrictions on Live Sonar in Tournament Events
By Jim Hendricks. New B.A.S.S. restrictions on FFS scheduled for 2026 season. B.A.S.S., the iconic and long-standing Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, has announced that beginning in 2026, forward-facing sonar (FFS), aka live sonar, will only be permitted in up to five of its nine regular-season Bassmaster Elite Series events. Which… SEE MORE
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Recommendations for Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
By fisheries.noaa.gov. A 45-day public comment period in support of the recent Executive Order is open until October 14, 2025. NOAA Fisheries wants to make sure more American seafood gets on American plates. We’re inviting the public to share input on how to help make that a reality. On April… SEE MORE
NOAA and Partners Deploy Mini Ocean Robots to Collect Hurricane Data
By research.noaa.gov. The 4-foot-long robots aim to deliver low-cost data for research and forecasting. NOAA, in partnership with The University of Southern Mississippi and with the robotics company Oshen, launched five small uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) called C-Stars in the waters off the U.S. Virgin Islands on August 31st to collect critical data… SEE MORE
Undersea Conversations: How Fish Keep The Peace in a Noisy Ocean
By Rachel Plunkett. Ever wonder how fish manage to hear each other in a noisy ocean? Picture a crowded cocktail party. Everyone's talking at once—but instead of chaos, people instinctively adjust: spreading out or speaking at different pitches. It's a social dance that helps everyone be heard. Underwater, something similar… SEE MORE
NOAA Fisheries Bolsters American Seafood Industry with New Import Provisions
By noaa.gov. Marine Mammal Protection Act import provisions ensure foreign fisheries meet U.S. standards of excellence NOAA Fisheries today announced robust comparability findings under Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) import provisions, reinforcing America’s leadership in sustainable seafood production. The agency issued full comparability findings for 89 nations and partial comparability… SEE MORE
New Video Series Helps Boaters Avoid Lobster Gear
By US Harbors If you've ever been boating along the Maine coast, you've seen the many buoys used to mark lobster traps. Maine boaters simply refer to these buoys as "lobster pots." If you hear "lobster pot," you might picture a metal container filled with water for boiling lobsters, and… SEE MORE
Jimmy Buffett's Legacy of Ocean Conservation
By Arnie Hammerman for US Harbors Two years ago, we lost fellow boater, music icon and marine conservationist Jimmy Buffett. On the day of his passing we take a moment to contemplate some of the amazing things Buffet accomplished in his 76 years. He will be remembered first as the… SEE MORE
USDA Takes Aim at Chesapeake Blue Catfish
By sportfishingmag.com. $6 million in grant funding available to fight invasive blue catfish scourge. Invasive blue catfish are a big problem in the Chesapeake Bay. Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $6 million in grant funding to turn those blue cats into food. The funding will be available to… SEE MORE
Prediction Remains on Track for Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season
By noaa.gov. As the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season enters its historical peak, atmospheric and oceanic conditions continue to favor an above-normal season as NOAA first predicted in May. Forecasters from NOAA’s National Weather Service updated the number of expected named storms to 13-18 (with winds of 39 mph or greater), of which… SEE MORE
Tropical Storm Erin Becomes First Atlantic Hurricane of 2025, Prompting Regional Port Closures
By UH Harbor. [caption id="attachment_51269" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons.[/caption] Key Takeaways from Hurricane Erin Advisory 24 (August 17, 2025) Immediate Threats (Today - Monday) Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Continued heavy rainfall across Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today Risk of flash flooding, urban flooding, landslides, and mudslides Rainfall… SEE MORE
Target New Jersey’s Artificial Reefs This Spring
By Dave Migdal. New Jersey’s artificial reef fishing is getting better with age. At first glance, the coast of New Jersey looks like every other on the Eastern Seaboard, give or take some sand dunes, cliffs and lighthouses. But just off the coast and below the ocean’s surface, it’s a… SEE MORE
22,000 Redfish Killed by Menhaden Industry
By sportfishingmag.com. Louisiana bycatch study reveals the cost of commercial purse seining. The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Louisiana is sounding the alarm on the impact of bycatch from commercial menhaden fishing on the state’s Gulf Coast. A comprehensive menhaden bycatch study funded by Louisiana and released in July found that more… SEE MORE