Stories from harbors across the coastal U.S.

Mass CARES Act Fisheries Relief

8/5/2020

Massachusetts has been allocated $28 million from the CARES Act for fisheries relief. Updated as of 3 p.m., August 3, 2020. On May 7, 2020, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce announced the allocation of $300 million in fisheries assistance funding provided by Sec. 12005 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and… SEE MORE

Isaias Forecast to Strengthen to a Hurricane as it Heads Toward the Carolinas

8/3/2020

By Hollie Silverman and Monica Garrett. Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane again and reach the Carolinas on Monday night, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of South Carolina and North Carolina, and surges could reach 3 to 5 feet.… SEE MORE

Marine Debris Removal Grants Available from NOAA

7/17/2020

The NOAA Marine Debris Program offers several nationwide, competitive funding opportunities for marine debris projects. These include: removal, prevention, and research grants. Open Opportunities The NOAA Marine Debris Program's FY2021 Marine Debris Removal grant competition (NOAA-NOS-ORR-2021-2006587) is open and soliciting Letters of Intent for review. Letters of Intent (LOIs) are due September… SEE MORE

Tropical Storm Fay Forecast to Make Landfall Along Mid-Atlantic

7/10/2020

Tropical Storm Fay, currently located off the Mid-Atlantic coast is forecast to move northward and make landfall near New York City tonight. Impacts from Fay will extend across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into Southern New England including moderate to locally heavy rainfall and flash flood potential near and north of… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/29/2020

7/3/2020

NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/22/2020

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News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/15/2020

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News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/8/2020

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News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/1/2020

6/5/2020

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE

In Massachusetts, recreational and commercial fishers take more than 175,000 striped bass a year.

Massachusetts Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend June 6th - 7th, 2020

6/5/2020

Mark your calendars for this year’s Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend on June 6 and 7! No license is required to fish any public lake, pond, reservoir, stream, or river in Massachusetts from 12 a.m. Saturday, June 6 until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Other than Free Fishing Weekend, you need a license to fish in… SEE MORE

The Ultimate Safety, Comfort, and Control For Every Boater

6/3/2020

Ferrari meets Hummer. That’s the concept behind Life Proof Boats, the state-of-the-art designer and builder of rugged aluminum boats that can withstand anything life throws your way. These boats are virtually unsinkable. Because they have so much flotation to them, you would literally need to fill them with lead to… SEE MORE

NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Seeks Applicants

6/3/2020

NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for six primary and five alternate seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats: at large (two primary and one… SEE MORE

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