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Maryland 2022 Saltwater Fishing Regulations
Recreational Gear—Tidal These are the only types of gear you may use in tidal waters GEAR RULES AND EXCEPTIONS BAIT TRAPS Must be marked with the individual's name and address or DNRid number Must be checked daily Unless attached to a boat that is not docked, must be set within… SEE MORE
Winter Storm Packing Snow, Freezing Rain Moves Across US
By Paul J. Weber. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path brought a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to the middle section of the United States on Wednesday as airlines canceled hundreds of flights, governors urged residents to stay off… SEE MORE
After the Blizzard, the Big Chill as East Coast Digs Out
By Mark Pratt and Mike Catalini. BOSTON (AP) — Gusty winds and falling temperatures plunged the East Coast into a deep freeze as people dig out after a powerful nor’easter dumped mounds of snow, flooded coastlines and knocked out power to tens of thousands. Dangerous wind chills fell below zero… SEE MORE
Scientists Found a Nitrogen-Fixing Seagrass
By Brian Owens. The meadows of luscious green seagrass that dot coastal regions around the world are gaining recognition as important marine habitats and carbon sinks, but there is still a lot we don’t know about how these marine plants live. For example, scientists have assumed that seagrasses, like many… SEE MORE
Important Safety Message from Coast Guard as Winter Storm Approaches
The National Weather Service is warning of potentially significant impacts associated with the approaching storm from the evening of January 28 to the morning of January 30, 2022 to include the following: · Significant snowfall · Minor to moderate coastal flooding · Strong northeast winds predicted of 50 mph up… SEE MORE
Major Winter Snow Storm With Blizzard Conditions Possible Saturday
By Terry Eliasen. At this point all options are on the table for our Saturday storm. However, with each passing hour and computer model run, the likelihood of a major winter storm continues to grow. Let me emphasize that this is NOT A LOCK just yet. We are still in… SEE MORE
The Midpoint Of Winter: When And What Is It?
Many people think the midpoint of winter is always Groundhog Day, but it varies. If you check the latest edition of the Farmers’ Almanac, you’ll see that it’s Thursday, February 3, 2022—the exact halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Winter is the shortest of the four seasons, lasting 88.99 days. It… SEE MORE
New Right Whale Slow Zone Southeast of Nantucket, MA - Effective Through February 8
On January 24, 2022, the Center for Coastal Studies aerial survey team sighted right whales Southeast of Nantucket, MA. The right whale SLOW Zone (DMA/visual trigger) is in effect immediately and expires on February 8, 2022. As a reminder, NOAA Fisheries also announced an acoustic SLOW Zone Southeast of Atlantic… SEE MORE
High School Students Bring Seafood to Low-Income Consumers
What is Fishadelphia? Based in Philadelphia, Fishadelphia is a pilot community seafood program that was awarded a Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Grant in 2020. It was designed to connect low-income consumers in Northern Philadelphia with neighboring New Jersey harvesters. This project promotes improved business practices, increased market demand for U.S. commercial fish species, and keeping… SEE MORE
Weather 101: When to Expect the Coldest Day of the Year
To give you a better idea of the coldest time of year, on average, for your area, NCEI has created “Coldest Day of the Year” maps for the contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The maps are derived from the 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals—NCEI’s 30-year averages of climatological variables including the… SEE MORE
Rare, Pristine Coral Reef Found off Tahiti Coast
By Victoria Milko. Deep in the South Pacific, scientists have explored a rare stretch of pristine corals shaped like roses off the coast of Tahiti. The reef is thought to be one of the largest found at such depths and seems untouched by climate change or human activities. Laetitia Hédouin… SEE MORE
January 2021 - News from Our Coasts
NEWS & UPDATES FOR JANUARY Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors This week brought some serious winter weather conditions for much of the Northeast along with a tsunami advisory for parts… SEE MORE
