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News from Our Coasts: January 2021
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 The first full moon of the New Year will occur on January 28th - learn why it's called the… SEE MORE
The Role of the Modern America’s Cup Weatherman
By Peter Isler. In Auckland, New Zealand, the 75-foot foilers will be wedged into small, inshore boundary-constrained racetracks where wind shifts still matter, but given the speed of the boats and the dimensions of the racecourse, it’s about a minute of sailing between boundaries. Tack on shifts? Maybe not. Given the cost… SEE MORE
NOAA Finalizes Citizen Science Strategy
NOAA released its Citizen Science Strategy, providing a path to better observe, predict, and understand the environment, and manage and conserve natural resources by harnessing the power of the crowd. NOAA engages the public in support of key mission areas through the rapidly growing field of citizen science — a… SEE MORE
Winter Fishing for California Yellowtail
By Jim Hendricks. The California yellowtail ranks as one of the most sought-after and prized game fish on the West Coast. This Pacific member of the amberjack family can reach weights in excess of 35 pounds or more, displays amazing power, possesses an affinity for snag-infested structure and makes for… SEE MORE
America's Cup: Patriot Capsizes in Gusty Conditions
By John Sinnott. Emergency management plans were put into operation during the America's Cup challenger series on Sunday when American Magic's Patriot yacht dramatically capsized in gusty conditions in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. The team's AC75 "flying" yacht was damaged in the incident during the Prada Cup race and began taking on water,… SEE MORE
Saildrone Launches 72-foot Surveyor, Revolutionizing Ocean Seabed Mapping
By Saildrone. Less than 20% of Earth’s oceans have been mapped using modern, high-resolution technology—we know more about the topography of the Moon and Mars than we do about our own planet. And yet, knowing the shape of the seabed is critical to understanding ocean circulation patterns, which affect climate and… SEE MORE
Learn to Saltwater Fish - Free FWC Virtual Fishing Clinics
Want to learn how to saltwater fish? Join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for a series of free Virtual Saltwater Fishing Clinics for beginner anglers age 16 and older to learn how to saltwater fish and help conserve our marine resources for the future. Discover the importance of… SEE MORE
A Miami Market Where the Fish Fly
By Brett Anderson. MIAMI - Customers traveling by foot or convertible will hear Plaza Seafood Market shortly after it comes into view. The rhythmic thud of long, heavy knives cracking fish spines, landing hard on a cutting board, grows louder when you reach the parking lot, provided there are no motorcycles… SEE MORE
Boating 101: What to Look for During a Sea Trial
Taking a boat for a sea trial—or taking it for "test run"—should be an essential part of the boat-buying process. What to look for during this test, however, isn’t always clear to new boaters. Here are several areas worthy of your attention. For a more thorough evaluation, consider asking a… SEE MORE
Michigan and Illinois to Curtail Invasive Carp
By Joseph Healy. The governors of Illinois and Michigan will work jointly to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp. The cooperative effort is focused on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in the Chicago Area Waterway System near Joliet, Ill., a critical point for keeping bighead, silver and black… SEE MORE
NOAA Chesapeake Bay Offering 6 Paid Summer Internships
College students, are you considering a career in marine biology, oceanography, environmental education, climate science, or a related field? We invite you to apply for one of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office’s six summer 2021 internships. Applications for all six internships are due by February 20. SEE MORE
USCG to Enforce Security Zones for the Inauguration
The Coast Guard will enforce three temporary security zones in the National Capital Region for the 59th Presidential Inauguration, beginning at 8 a.m., on January 13 and ending 8 a.m., January 25, 2021. During the enforcement period, entry into or remaining in the zones is prohibited by law, unless authorized by the… SEE MORE
