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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
Bill Burton Fishing Pier is Closed Immediately
Due to structural issues and following the guidance of our engineers, the Bill Burton Fishing Pier is closed until further notice. This affects both segments of the pier in Dorchester and Talbot counties. Shoreline fishing access and trails on the Talbot County side of the park remain open. Please check the Maryland… 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
New Right Whale Slow Zone East of Ocean City, Maryland
On December 11, 2021, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's acoustic array detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City, Maryland. A VOLUNTARY Right Whale Slow Zone is in effect immediately and expires on December 26, 2021. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots or less… 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
Science Report: US Should Make Less Plastic to Save Oceans
By Seth Borenstein. America needs to rethink and reduce the way it generates plastics because so much of the material is littering the oceans and other waters, the National Academy of Sciences says in a new report. The United States, the world’s top plastics waste producer, generates more than 46… SEE MORE
Proposed Regulations for Blue Crabs
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering changes to the commercial trotline time restrictions in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries as well as clarifying rules pertaining to handlines, eel pots, and commercial licensing. View the Summary View the Proposal Submit Comments by filling out this Comment Form no later… SEE MORE