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Climate Change Likely to Reshape West Coast Fisheries by Sending Fish Farther Offshore
By fisheries.noaa.gov. Shifting ocean conditions associated with climate change will likely send high-value sablefish into deeper waters off the West Coast, new research shows. That could make the fish tougher to catch and force fishing crews to follow them or shift to other, more accessible species. The research led by scientists at… SEE MORE
Hurricane Idalia On Collision Course with Florida Gulf Coast
By WeatherTiger. Threat synopsis: A major hurricane landfall in North Florida is more likely than not on on Wednesday. Preparations for destructive surge and wind should be completed by Tuesday evening. Why is it always Wednesday? There’s no answer beyond coincidence for why Florida’s four most recent hurricanes— Michael, Sally,… SEE MORE
Fall Fishing In The South: 4 Keys To Catching BIG Southern Bass
By shopkarls.com. Fall fishing in the south can be challenging but it's also the time of the year when some of the biggest fish are caught. The first frost has cooled the waters and beckoned baitfish to the shallows. Bass soon follow the forage and a feeding frenzy begins. This… SEE MORE
The Ocean is Shattering Heat records. Here’s what that means for Fisheries.
By timeanddate.com. Marine heatwaves can "inject a lot of chaos" as they remake ecosystems and cost coastal economies billions. This story is part of Record High, a Grist series examining extreme heat and its impact on how — and where — we live. Scientists first spotted the Blob in late 2013.… SEE MORE
What Is a Blue Moon and When Is the Next One?
By timeanddate.com. On August 30/31, 2023, a Blue Moon will shine brightly in the night sky. It is a monthly Full Moon—the second Full Moon in August. And no, it will not turn blue. This is also a Super Full Moon, making it a Super Blue Moon. What Is a Blue Moon?… SEE MORE
NOAA Fisheries Releases National Seafood Strategy
By fisheries.noaa.gov. The strategy highlights the vital services we provide to support the seafood sector and outlines ways we can enhance its resilience in the face of climate change and other stressors. NOAA Fisheries has released its first-ever National Seafood Strategy (PDF, 8 pages) after several rounds of stakeholder input and a… SEE MORE
A BEGINNER’S INTRO TO THE MOST POPULAR SALTWATER SPECIES IN AUGUST
By takemefishing.org. This summer’s record-breaking heat and seasonally high water temperatures may not seem conducive to catching much of anything if you’re new to recreational fishing. Yet thousands of anglers are seeking and catching the most popular saltwater fishing species in August, often with a refreshing breeze blowing while on… SEE MORE
$240 Million Available for Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience
By fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA is seeking proposals for transformational projects that will restore coastal habitat and strengthen community resilience under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. NOAA is announcing the availability of up to $240 million in funding for transformational projects that restore coastal habitat and strengthen community resilience.… SEE MORE
Record Shattering: Earth Had its Hottest July in 174 Years
By noaa.gov. Global sea surface temperature hit record high for 4th-consecutive month. Earth just roasted under its hottest July on record, according to scientists from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). For the fourth-consecutive month, the global ocean surface temperature also hit a record high. Here’s a closer look into NOAA’s latest… SEE MORE
Rare New England tornado lifts car from a Highway as Strong Storms Damage Homes and Flood Roads
By apnews.com. A rare Rhode Island tornado lifted a car off a highway Friday as severe weather swept already storm-weary New England, damaging homes, flooding roads and toppling trees. Tornadoes were reported in several spots in Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts. The National Weather Service said there were at least… SEE MORE
Hilary Could Be the First Tropical Storm to Hit California in More than 80 Years
By Dustin Jones for NPR. Hurricane Hilary, a powerful Category 4 storm brewing off the coast Mexico's Baja California peninsula, is making its way towards the Pacific coast. It's projected to hit southwestern California as a tropical storm — the first since 1939 — by Monday, bringing dangerously high winds… SEE MORE
NOAA Forecasters Increase Atlantic Hurricane Season Prediction to ‘Above Normal’
By noaa.gov. Likelihood of greater activity rises due to record-warm sea surface temperatures. Scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service — have increased their prediction for the ongoing 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of activity to an above-normal level of activity with today’s update.… SEE MORE