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Project Seeks Reasons for Lake Whitefish Decline
By David Fitch. Lake whitefish or dikameg is a species native to the Great Lakes and has been culturally important to the people of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) since time immemorial. But in recent years, fish harvesters from the SON who rely on dikameg as a source of food… SEE MORE
Venus and The Crescent Moon in Dazzling Sky Dance
By Joe Rao. The rare five-planet alignment of 2022 remains in view through this first weekend of summer. To see it at its best, you must be up at the crack of dawn on Sunday. But if you are, you'll be rewarded with what likely will be the most eye-catching… SEE MORE
Remembering Jacques Cousteau
By John Englander. Twenty five years ago, a legendary explorer, scientist, and communicator passed forever into the great abyss. Just the mention of the first name “Jacques” in a context of scuba diving, coral reefs, oceans, or environmental issues would have led many to assume they were talking about Captain… SEE MORE
Best Fourth of July Fishing Destinations in the US
By Vuk. Everyone knows what a good old-fashioned Independence Day celebration looks like – parades, get-togethers, barbecues, and a lot of fireworks. Should you add fishing to this list? We certainly think so! After all, what better way to celebrate the spirit of this holiday than to enjoy the same… SEE MORE
2022 Hurricane Season: US Cities With Highest Risk
By Aarthi Swaminathan. As the country enters hurricane season from June 1 to the end of November, homes in New York and Miami are at the highest risk for property damage, according to a report released Wednesday from housing-research firm CoreLogic. Overall, more than 33 million homes in America are… SEE MORE
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NYC Boating: Free Kayaking on the Hudson
Whether you’re a novice or a pro, kayaking on the Hudson River is a great way to spend a day in New York. And with a combination of free and expert lessons offered at several locations, there’s no excuse for not giving it a try. Experience the joy of kayaking… SEE MORE
Celebrate National Fishing Month
By Nationaltoday.com. National Fishing Month begins on July 24 and doesn’t end until August 30 each year. You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy fishing, a practice that has existed since the dawn of human civilization. If you fish as a pastime or profession, you should know that… SEE MORE
Marine Economy is America's Powerhouse
By NOAA. America’s marine economy contributed about $361 billion of the nation’s gross domestic product in 2020. That is according to the most current results of the annual Marine Economy Satellite Account released today by two Department of Commerce agencies, NOAA and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). These numbers… SEE MORE
Summer Solstice Around the World
By Joe Rao. The June solstice 2022, which is recognized as the official start of the summer in the Northern Hemisphere, will occur on Tuesday, June 21, at precisely 5:14 a.m. EDT (09:14 GMT). But for other parts of the world, the solstice is looked upon not as the start… SEE MORE
June 2022 - News from Our Coasts
COASTAL NEWS FOR JUNE Updates from US Harbors Best Harbors Announcement - Thanks so much to all of the winning harbors who were able to join our live announcement online! Congratulations to our winners, and thanks to the over 2,500 who participated by voting for their favorite harbor! Don't forget… SEE MORE
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