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Current Surveys 101
By oceanservice.noaa.gov, oceanservice.noaa.gov. How studying ocean movement provides an important service for the economy. HOST: You're listening to the NOAA Ocean Podcast from NOAA's National Ocean Service. I'm Megan Forbes. In this episode we're focusing on tides and currents…or more specifically current surveys. NOAA conducts current surveys in areas across… SEE MORE
SWFO-L1, Renamed SOLAR-1, Reaches Final Destination One Million Miles from Earth
By nesdisnoaa.gov, nesdis.noaa.gov. On January 23, 2026, NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory executed its final engine burn, successfully entering its final orbital position at Lagrange point 1. Located roughly one million miles from Earth, this unique vantage point allows the satellite to continuously monitor the sun and space… SEE MORE
Becoming an Iconic Reef Guardian: A Purposeful Dive in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
By Sanctuaries.noaa.gov, Sanctuaries.noaa.gov. The first time I laid eyes on a coral reef was in the Florida Keys in 2012 after I had just learned to scuba dive. I remember hovering above the reef in awe trying to take in the colors of coral and sponges, the fish moving through… SEE MORE
LED Flares Are Replacing Pyrotechnics — What Boaters Need to Know
By Norris Comer, Best4Boats.com. A significant shift in boating safety equipment is underway. The U.S. Coast Guard is retiring traditional pyrotechnic flares from its own vessels by April 2026 and has issued new rules that make USCG-approved electronic visual distress signaling devices (eVDSDs) easier to carry and more widely available.… SEE MORE
Louisiana Sea Grant Develops New Tool to Count Oyster Seed Faster
By SeaGrant NOAA - seagrant.noaa.gov. Originally published on February 05, 2026 Researchers at the Louisiana Sea Grant Oyster Research Lab and Louisiana State University’s Math Consultation Clinic (MC²) have developed an automated, image-based tool that counts juvenile oyster seed faster and more accurately than traditional methods. The aim is to… SEE MORE
How Fisheries Steamer Albatross Lit Up the Night Sea
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. For centuries, the belief that a large seabird called an albatross brought good luck to sailors has lived on in seafaring mythology. The sailors and researchers of the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries must have thought the steamer Albatross was lucky to have named it after the bird.… SEE MORE
New Boats and Marine Gear Debut at 2026 Miami International Boat Show
By best4boats.com, best4boats.com. The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show remains the marine industry's premier stage for new product launches, and the 2026 edition didn't disappoint. For boaters keeping an eye on what's coming to marinas and harbors this season, Best4Boats has compiled a first look at some of the… SEE MORE
NOAA Installs New PORTS® in Boston Harbor
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. New navigational system will improve safety in one of nation’s busiest ports NOAA announced today the successful installation of a Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) in Boston Harbor. The system includes observational equipment at MassPort’s Conley Terminal and on the Tobin Memorial Bridge. The Boston Harbor PORTS, established in… SEE MORE
New Atlas Identifies Potential Opportunities for Aquaculture in Gulf of Alaska
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. NOAA published today the Atlas for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs)offsite link, identifying 77 locations that may be suitable for sustainable shellfish and seaweed aquaculture operations in the Gulf of Alaska. This effort is part of NOAA’s commitment to prioritize American seafood competitiveness while strengthening the nation’s seafood industry,… SEE MORE
Alaska's Top Fishing Destinations: Lodges and Harbors Worth the Journey
By Shawn Bean, sportfishingmag.com. Alaska remains one of the premier fishing destinations in North America, and for boaters and anglers planning a trip north, choosing the right home port matters as much as choosing the right lure. From the Inside Passage town of Ketchikan to the remote rivers of Bristol… SEE MORE
Whale Week: Celebrating the Wonder of Whales
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. Celebrate Whale Week 2026 with us! Discover NOAA's work to study and conserve these magnificent marine mammals. Join us in celebrating Whale Week, February 9–15, 2026! Whales are among the largest and oldest animals on Earth. They can be found in every ocean and range in size… SEE MORE
Steinbeck's Historic Western Flyer Plans Spring Return to Pacific Northwest
By Norris Comer, best4boats.com. One of America's most storied vessels is plotting a course back to her home waters. The Western Flyer — the 1937 wooden fishing vessel immortalized in John Steinbeck's The Log from the Sea of Cortez — is now a fully restored floating classroom based in Monterey,… SEE MORE