Skip to content
US Harbors
  • Already a Member?
  • Login
  • US Harbors
  • Login
  • Harbormaster Day
  • Best Harbor Contest
  • Contact Us

Coastal Stories

Search for More News:

Gulf Coast, F Panhandle - Image by Andra Jones from Pixabay

Gulf Coast, Mississippi River Cities Eager for Flood Funding

4/18/2022

By Michael Phillis. ST. LOUIS (AP) — When Hurricane Ida hit last summer, a storm surge overwhelmed a levee and gushed into Ted Falgout’s coastal Louisiana home, destroying his furniture and the beloved framed photos of his twin sons kissing him on their first day of school, then again when… SEE MORE

  • Coastal News
  • Weather & Tides
  • Flood Funding
  • Gulf Coast
  • Homes
  • Mississippi
US Harbors' Annual "Best Harbor in the U.S." Contest

Voting Begins in Search for 2022's "Best Harbor" in the U.S.

4/17/2022

On Monday, April 18th 2022 voting began in our 4th annual “Best Harbor in the U.S.” contest! Participation is free and open to everyone. Vote for your harbor HERE. Voting for this year’s Best Harbor contest is open from April 18th through May 31st, 2022. Participation is limited to one vote… SEE MORE

  • Boating
  • Coastal News
  • Fishing
  • Weather & Tides
  • Best Harbor
  • Best Harbor 2022
  • boating
  • fishing
Boat Launch Safety Tips

What New Boaters Need to Know: The Best of Boating 101

4/16/2022

Now that summer is just around the corner and social distancing rules are being lifted across the country, we can't wait to safely hit the water this summer! We've collected some of our most important boating and safety articles for a quick refresh before you leave the dock. This SPRING… SEE MORE

  • Boating
  • Coastal News
  • Health & Safety
  • boating
  • Boating 101
  • Safety
  • Safety Checklist
Chapoquoit Beach, West Falmouth in Spring

A Pink Moon Will Appear in the Sky This Saturday

4/14/2022

By Nashia Baker. As you know, April showers bring May flowers, but April also offers a lesser known natural delight each year: A Pink Moon. Although stunning, this phenomenon is not actually pink. It is simply a full moon that gets its name from the flower herb moss pink, which blooms on the East… SEE MORE

  • Coastal News
  • Environment
  • Weather & Tides
  • Full Moon
  • Pink Moon

Climate Change Made 2020 Hurricanes Rainier

4/13/2022

By Seth Borenstein. Climate change made the record-smashing deadly 2020 Atlantic hurricane season noticeably wetter, a new study says. And it will likely make this season rainier, too, scientists said. Human-caused climate change made the entire season -- 30 named storms -- drop 5% more rain. During the 14 storms that reached… SEE MORE

  • Coastal News
  • Environment
  • Health & Safety
  • Weather & Tides
  • climate change
  • Hurricanes

Report Horseshoe Crab Sightings to FWC for Science

4/11/2022

Help biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gather valuable information about these ancient creatures by reporting sightings on the online survey. Horseshoe crabs mate by pairing up, with the smaller male attached to the larger female. They then crawl onto the beach up to the high… SEE MORE

  • Coastal News
https://captainexperiences.com/blog/2021/03/swordfish-vs-marlin-vs-sailfish-what-is-the-difference

Fishing 101: What is a Billfish?

4/11/2022

By Captain Experience. If you're looking for a one stop shop to answer all things billfish, you've come to the right spot. Fishing for these beasts of the deep is among the most exciting things you can do on water. While they may look similar to the untrained eye, there… SEE MORE

  • Fishing
  • Billfish
  • Fishing 101
  • Marlin
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-ida-climate-change-business-new-york-city-floods-ccb72f9b4b838c8dd388de0ed6840266

Storms Batter Aging Power Grid as Climate Disasters Spread

4/8/2022

By Matthew Brown, Camille Fassett, Patrick Whittle, Janet McConnaughey and Jason Lo. Power outages from severe weather have doubled over the past two decades across the U.S., as a warming climate stirs more destructive storms that cripple broad segments of the nation’s aging electrical grid, according to an Associated Press analysis of… SEE MORE

  • Coastal News
  • Health & Safety
  • Weather & Tides
  • climate change
  • Homes
  • Power Grid

Safety 101: Take a Safe Boating Course

4/8/2022

Now that Spring has arrived and we are all getting back on the water again, it's important to know the rules of boating and what to do in an emergency. Check out the list below to find a course in your area. SAFE BOATING CLASSES BoatU.S. Foundation - The BoatUS… SEE MORE

  • Boating
  • Coastal News
  • Health & Safety
  • American Canoe Association
  • Boat US
  • Safe Boating
  • Safe Boating America
  • US Sailing
  • USCG
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paddling_the_Sea_of_Cortez.jpg

Paddling 101: Safety Tips

4/7/2022

Any time you head out on the water, bringing the essential gear and clothing is important. A few additional safety measures are also in order on a non-guided tour: Bring a paddling buddy. When no guide is along, you should always go with another paddler who can summon help or provide… SEE MORE

  • Boating
  • Health & Safety
  • Kayaking 101
  • Paddling 101
  • Water Safety
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/04/27/charlotte-north-carolina-radar-gap/

NWS Cutting Back on Weather Balloon Launches

4/5/2022

By Brittany Van Voorhees. Weather balloons are a critical tool used by meteorologists to produce accurate forecasts. Due to supply chain issues and a shortage of hydrogen, the National Weather Service (NWS) has announced they are reducing the number of weather balloon launches. The NWS currently launches weather balloons from 101 upper-air… SEE MORE

  • Coastal News
  • Weather & Tides
  • NWS
  • weather
  • Weather Forecasting
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en

The Different Types of Fishing Lines and When to Use Them

4/4/2022

By Tyler Brady of AFellowFisherman.com Choosing which fishing line can be a little confusing, right? With so many different manufacturers of lines out there, all offering multiple products, it can be hard to know which one to use for your next fishing trip. Do you go with monofilament (mono), braided,… SEE MORE

  • Coastal News
  • Fishing
  • Fishing 101
  • Fishing Line
  • PREV
  • 1
  • 2
  • …
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • …
  • 328
  • 329
  • NEXT
Coastal News Updates See All
Aug 17, 2026 Restoring California’s Prairie Creek Supports Salmon Recovery and Local Community
Aug 16, 2026 Fishing Vessel Joins Trained Team to Free Injured Humpback Whale 20 Miles off Oregon Coast
Aug 13, 2026 Pacific Hurricanes Fausto and Genevieve actually had origins near Africa
Sign Up

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER

Coastal flooding reports, travel ideas, news from harbors around the country, and the latest on ocean conservation trends.

Subscribe

Find tide charts and weather for 1,400 harbors across the U.S.

US Harbors

About US Harbors

Take a Tour

Help FAQ

 

Advertise with Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

 

Tide & Weather FAQs

Shop Nautical Charts

Contact Us

“Best Harbor” Contest

National Harbormaster Day

Reach over 12 million boaters and people who love the coast:
Contact our sales team for an advertising quote.
Tides, Weather & Local Knowledge is a registered trademark of US Harbors LLC.

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instragram
US Harbors ® USHarbors.com
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • My Personal Information
Copyright © 2026 US Harbors

We respect your privacy

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn more

Your Privacy Choices