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Protecting Seagrass Will Help Save Our Oceans
By United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). About 0.1 per cent of the ocean’s floor is covered in lanky green flowering plants known as seagrasses. Their often-sprawling meadows purify ocean water, shelter fish and provide food for thousands of marine species. But seagrass habitats have been in decline since 1930, with… SEE MORE
Free Online Boating Safety Courses
By BoatUS. Now that we are almost into July, one of the busiest months for recreational boating, it is a good time to brush up on boating safety. Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and your state boating license agency, Boat US offers the only free online… SEE MORE
Celebrate Sea Turtles This Week!
By NOAA. Sea turtles are a key part of marine ecosystems worldwide, but they face many threats today. NOAA works to protect and conserve six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters. All are threatened or endangered. Sea Turtle Week is June 13–17, 2022! Join us in celebrating these marine reptiles… SEE MORE
Best Nature Trails on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
By Mark W. LaSalle, Phd. It is always risky to choose the best of anything, including places where nature is seen at its best. For those of us who frequent those “best” places, we are picky in how we define them as such. For the purpose of this list, the… SEE MORE
Interactive map: Changes in Sea Level Over Time
By Rebecca Lindsey, Julia Engdahl, Nathan Murry, Analise Keeney, Ashley Miller, Chris Veras, and Audra Luscher. Global sea level has risen between 6 and 8 inches (15-20 cm) over the last 100 years. About one third of the increase is due to the thermal expansion of ocean water as it has gotten warmer, and about two-thirds… SEE MORE
9 Ways to Learn to Sail for (Practically) Free
By Shawn Buckles. Don't own a boat, but want to learn to sail? In this article, I'll share some ways that will actually help you to learn to sail and that are either cheap or free. Here are some great ways to learn how to sail on the cheap: Two… SEE MORE
Fishing 101: How to Release a Fish
By takemefishing.org. When learning how to release fish, there are conservation-minded steps that should be followed to help ensure higher survival rates for your catches. These specific actions, starting with tackle selection and continuing through resuscitation, will contribute to sustainable fishing efforts. Learning how to fish involves more than catching… SEE MORE
Free Fishing Days in 2022 in Your State
Free fishing days are a perfect opportunity for beginners to try out fishing for the first time. Please note that the individual states may place certain restrictions and other regulations may apply, so be sure to contact your state fish and wildlife agency for specific state regulations. 2022 Remaining Free… SEE MORE
Boating 101: Boat Launch Etiquette
By Discover Boating Every boater should know the rules of the road—or what's also come to be known as basic "boating etiquette" for safe, courteous navigation—before pulling away from the dock. However, there's another set of mostly unwritten rules comes into play at the launch ramp. A popular boat ramp can be a busy… SEE MORE
Fishing 101: Best Times to Fish
By Takemefishing.org Since weather, tide, and other conditions affect species behavior, knowing the best times to fish is essential. Today, anglers can access an array of resources to help pinpoint the best fishing days, best times for freshwater fishing, and best saltwater fishing times locally. Too many hot days can… SEE MORE
June Sky: The Three Biggest Constellations
By Joe Rao June presents a perfect opportunity to spot the three biggest constellations in the sky — Hydra, Virgo and Ursa Major — but you may have to look beyond standard star charts to find the Big Three. Constellation patterns differ from star chart to star chart and are… SEE MORE
NOAA Latest Forecast for "Dead Zone" in the Gulf
By NOAA NOAA is forecasting a summer “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico that will be approximately 5,364 square miles, making it about average for the 35-year history of the summertime dead zone measurements in the region. The forecast is lower than last year’s measured size and slightly lower… SEE MORE