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Some Florida Beaches See Record Year for Sea Turtle Nests
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Biologists were taken by surprise by a record number of leatherback turtle nests found along some South Florida beaches this year. The 79 nests laid by endangered turtles along beaches in Broward County this year is nearly double the previous record, the South Florida SunSentinel reported.… SEE MORE
Sea Level Rise Now: An Interview with William Shatner and John Englander
On November 17th from 1-4pm (EST), US Harbors will be hosting a free, online conference for coastal communities to discuss rising sea levels. Our speakers include John Englander, Renee Collini and David Wolcott. Please click below to register for Rising with the Tide: Keeping Our Communities Above Water CLICK TO… SEE MORE
Florida Wildlife Commission's October Meeting Decisions
Commission meeting – October Marine fisheries items The FWC Commission listened to public testimony on and discussed several marine fisheries management items at the Oct. 6-7 meeting in St. Augustine. Decision making (regulation changes were made on these topics): Atlantic coast: spot and Atlantic croaker (Consent Agenda): The Commission approved… SEE MORE
Climate Change Reshaped Earth with Extreme Weather this Year
By Seth Borenstein. Fires raged. Rivers flooded. Ice melted. Droughts baked. Storms brewed. Temperatures soared. And people died. Climate change in 2021 reshaped life on planet Earth through extreme weather. World leaders are gathering in Scotland to try to accelerate the fight to curb climate change. So far, it’s not… SEE MORE
Life Proof Boats Appeal to Everyone from First Responders to Families
What makes Life Proof Boats one of the most exciting new manufacturers in the country? We recently caught up with Micah Bowers, CEO of Life Proof Boats to discuss the numerous features that separate them from the competition. At first glance, Life Proof boats look a little different than your… SEE MORE
Removal of Cargo Ship Off Georgia Coast is Largest in US History
By Gregory Lemos. An official providing an update on the Golden Ray wreck removal off the coast of Georgia said it is the largest in United States history and required more than 3 million collective man-hours. The 656-foot cargo ship was carrying 4,100 vehicles when it capsized in St. Simons Sound near… SEE MORE
Safety 101: What to Do in a Power Outage
Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy. A power outage may: Disrupt communications, water and transportation. Close retail businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, ATMs, banks and other services. Cause food spoilage and water contamination. Prevent use of medical devices. Power Outage Tips Keep freezers and refrigerators… SEE MORE
Study Finds Growing Potential for Toxic Algal Blooms in the Alaskan Arctic
Changes in the northern Alaskan Arctic ocean environment have reached a point at which a previously rare phenomenon—widespread blooms of toxic algae—could become more commonplace. These blooms potentially threaten a wide range of marine wildlife and the people who rely on local marine resources for food. That is the conclusion… SEE MORE
Public Comment Period on Proposed Regulations Impacting Marinas
The Maryland Clean Marina Program would like to notify subscribers of an opportunity for interested parties to review and comment on a draft proposal to amend Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) by adopting new regulations under COMAR 26.10 Oil Pollution Control and Storage Tank Management. The draft regulatory proposal will affect marinas that… SEE MORE
Majority in US Concerned About Climate: AP-NORC/EPIC Poll
By Ellen Knickmeyer, Emily Swanson and Nathan Ellgren. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden heads to a vital U.N. climate summit at a time when a majority of Americans regard the deteriorating climate as a problem of high importance to them, an increase from just a few years ago. About 6 out… SEE MORE
Drought-stricken California Doused by Major Storm
AN FRANCISCO (AP) — A powerful storm barreled toward Southern California after flooding highways, toppling trees and causing mud flows in areas burned bare by recent fires across the northern part of the state. Drenching showers and strong winds accompanied the weekend’s arrival of an atmospheric river — a long… SEE MORE
Forecasters Predict Warmer Winter for Two-thirds of US
By Emma H. Tobin. NEW YORK (AP) — Expect a drier, warmer winter down south and a wetter winter up north, U.S. government forecasters said Thursday. The National Weather Service predicted two-thirds of the U.S. will see above average temperatures from December through February, while the Pacific Northwest and southern… SEE MORE
