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DLNR Eyes Potential Fishing Rule Changes for Kahului Harbor Waters
By HNN Staff. The state is asking for feedback as it considers new rules for ‘oama fishing in Maui waters. Changes would expand the classification of ‘oama to include juvenile goatfishes, while also increase the maximum size from 5 inches to 8 inches. They’ll also discuss commercial rules for nehu, akule… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Urges Hurricane Preparedness Ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa
PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The Coast Guard urges caution to Mid-Atlantic mariners, boaters and beachgoers as Tropical Storm Elsa impacts the region. Tropical storms are dangerous, can create treacherous conditions and can cause gale-force winds sooner than anticipated. Mariners, boaters, and beachgoers alike should stay safe, alert and follow advisories as… SEE MORE
Atlantic Red Snapper Season to Begin
Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are looking for anglers’ help to capture information about the Atlantic red snapper fishery. The 2021 recreational season in Atlantic federal waters is July 9-11. Anglers are limited to one fish per person, per day,… SEE MORE
Alaska Fishermen Join Sleep Deprivation Study
By Sabine Poux. For commercial fishermen, the difference between getting a few more hours of sleep or not can sometimes be a question of livelihood. That’s what Jerry Dzugan explains in his classes. He’s the executive director of the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association, or AMSEA, based in Sitka. “The… SEE MORE
Tropical Storm Elsa Headed to Landfall on Central Cuba Coast
By Andrea Rodriguez. HAVANA (AP) — Tropical Storm Elsa swept along Cuba’s southern coast early Monday, and forecasters said it could make landfall on the island’s central shore by midafternoon. By Sunday, Cuban officials had evacuated 180,000 people as a precaution against the possibility of heavy flooding from a storm… SEE MORE
Fun Facts About America's Birthday
Get in the patriotic spirit with a few of our favorite informative facts about Independence Day! SEE MORE
Coast Guard Sectors Miami, Key West set Port Condition Whiskey for Hurricane Elsa
The Coast Guard Captain of the Ports for Key West and Miami (COTP) set port condition Whiskey for the Port of Key West and the Port of Miami due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph generated from Hurricane Elsa that may… SEE MORE
Another Mild Algae Bloom Forecast for Lake Erie this Summer
By John Seewer. TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The toxic blob of algae that turns western Lake Erie a ghastly shade of green each summer and threatens drinking water and fish should be on the smaller side again this year following another dry spring, scientists predicted Wednesday. Researchers expect this will… SEE MORE
Heated Boat Storage: Make Plans for Your Boat at South Wharf
Located in One of the "Best Harbors" in the US, South Wharf Provides State-of-the-Art Boat Storage. Opening Fall 2021 is South Wharf’s new indoor heated storage facility. This state-of-the-art, high-end facility has an open design which spans 40,000 sq ft, is climate-controlled and fully secure. Indoor storage is the best way to store your… SEE MORE
Public Notice: 2021-2022 Recreational Oyster Rules
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources establishes the rules for the recreational oyster season, days of the week that an individual may catch oysters, catch limits, and catch times. Effective at 12:01 a.m. July 4, 2021: Season The recreational oyster season is open from October… SEE MORE
The History of Transporting Fish by Rail
The U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, commonly known as the Fish Commission, was created in 1871. One year later, Congress added fish culture to its scope of work. Commissioner Spencer Baird had already been allotted $5,000 — about $110,00 today — by Congress to study and recommend solutions to… SEE MORE
NASA Looks at Louisiana Delta System, Eyes Global Forecasts
By Janet McConnaughey. MIKE ISLAND, La. (AP) — Erosion, sinking land and sea rise from climate change have killed the Louisiana woods where a 41-year-old Native American chief played as a child. Not far away in the Mississippi River delta system, middle-school students can stand on islands that emerged the… SEE MORE
