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Dolphins Have an Eating Trick. How They Learn It Is More Surprising.
By Katherine J. Wu. When hunger strikes, dolphins don’t mess around. In Shark Bay, Western Australia, these swimming mammals have devised devious tactics to snare slippery prey. In one trick, dolphins chase fish into empty seashells, then chauffeur the shells to the ocean surface, where they use their beaks to… SEE MORE
New York City's Beaches Open for Swimming July 1st
By Sophia Chang. New York City’s beaches will open July 1st for swimming, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. The long-awaited announcement, just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, comes after de Blasio was criticized for first closing the beaches to the public, then only allowing walking or passive recreation.… SEE MORE
Georgia Legislature Approves Measure Addressing Unnecessary Anchoring Restrictions
The Georgia State Legislature passed HB-833, which fixes several issues that unnecessarily restricted boaters’ access to anchor in all of Georgia’s tidal waters. The legislation now heads to Governor Kemp who is expected to sign the bill into law. “This is a tremendous victory for the recreational boating community and… SEE MORE
WDFW Seeks Advisers for International Groundfish Panel
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations through July 17 for advisers to serve on the Bering Sea Fisheries Advisory Board (BSFAB). The BSFAB consists of five qualified members from Washington state along with five representatives from Alaska, who are appointed by the U.S.… SEE MORE
Massive Sahara Desert Dust Plume Drifting Toward the United States
By Jeff Berardelli. A massive plume of dust from the Sahara desert in northern Africa has been traversing the atmosphere, thousands of feet above the tropical Atlantic Ocean, and is now cloaking the Caribbean and closing in on the southeastern United States. While summer dust plumes are a common occurrence,… SEE MORE
New Biscayne National Park Fishing Regulations Effective July 1
Several regulatory changes aimed at achieving fishery management goals in Biscayne National Park go into effect starting July 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will return in five years to provide an update on monitoring and progress toward management goals and to evaluate the effectiveness of these… SEE MORE
State of Maine COVID-19 Checklist for Vessel Charters
The operational checklist for charter fishing, sightseeing/daysailing and windjammers was issued on June 16th, 2020. Pre-Trip Considerations Vessels that take 6 guests or fewer, “6 packs,” can run at maximum capacity. Vessels licensed to take 7 or more passengers must not exceed passenger limits established in current guidance from the Governor’s… SEE MORE
Five Great Parks to Take Dad Fishing for Father's Day
CALIFORNIA Silver Strand State Beach - Located just 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, Silver Strand is known for perch and halibut fishing. The perfect beach to take the kids for a day of fishing and shelling, or set up a tent for the night in their campgrounds near the… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/15/2020
NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of… SEE MORE
Come Fish With Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education!
Come Fish With CARE! The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protections (DEEP) Fisheries Division – Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program has been teaching beginners about the wonders of fish and fishing since 1986! CARE is a science-based package of environmental, ecological, and fishing information. The CARE program offers a variety… SEE MORE
Guide to Central California Beach Fishing
Getting Started A few simple practices and gear choices can greatly enhance your enjoyment of Central California's year-round surfperch fishing. Anglers also enjoy seasonal opportunities for striped bass, California halibut, jacksmelt and surf smelt, among others. When to Go Fishing You are more likely to catch fish: In the early… SEE MORE
Kenai River Subsistence Rod-and-Reel King Salmon Fishing Halted
Subsistence rod-and-reel fishing in Alaska’s Kenai River will be closed due to low numbers from the early king salmon run, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said. The rod-and-reel prohibition was scheduled to begin Monday and last through July 15 from the river's outlet of Skilak Lake, The Peninsula Clarion reported Saturday.… SEE MORE