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NOAA Seeks Candidates for Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Council
NOAA is seeking applicants to fill the 15 seats of the new Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. The Sanctuary Advisory Council will provide advice to NOAA that supports the management plan. Members will serve as liaisons to a broad coalition of community organizations to facilitate communication and… SEE MORE
The Iciest Waters Around Antarctica Are Less Icy
By Henry Fountain. The sea ice that surrounds Antarctica, like that in the Arctic, is seasonal: it increases in extent during the winter and largely melts in the summer. The exception has been the Weddell Sea, east of the Antarctic Peninsula, which retains much of its ice from year to… SEE MORE
Alabama Fishing Regulation Changes
****REMINDER**** Alabama’s 2020 private angler red snapper season opened Friday, May 22, 2020. The season is anticipated to last for 35 days and is scheduled to close on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Weekends only (Friday-Monday). Cobia 36 inches fork length Spotted Sea Trout Slot Length is 15 inches total length… SEE MORE
A $4.6 Billion Plan To Storm-Proof Miami
By Greg Allen. Thirteen-foot-high floodwalls could line part of Miami's waterfront, under a proposed Army Corps of Engineers plan being developed to protect the area from storm surge. The $4.6 billion plan is one of several drafted by the Corps of Engineers to protect coastal areas in the U.S, which… SEE MORE
Summer Sailstice--The Global Celebration of Sailing--Celebrates 20th Anniversary on June 20th
Summer Sailstice is a global sailing celebration held on the weekend closest to the northern hemisphere’s summer solstice. This international event was founded in 2001 to create visibility, camaraderie and participation in sailing by connecting the global sailing community in a fun, creative, multi-location celebration of sailing. Summer Sailstice has… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/8/2020
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 updates… SEE MORE
Senate to Vote on Great American Outdoors Act in June
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that the Senate will take up the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) when it resumes work in June. This landmark legislation would fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund, as well as address the $20 billion maintenance backlog on America’s public lands… SEE MORE
Bay Scallop Season Opens June 15 in Dixie County & part of Taylor County
The 2020 recreational bay scallop season for Dixie County and a portion of Taylor County opens June 15 and will remain open through Labor Day (Sept. 7, 2020). This includes all state waters from the Suwannee River to the Fenholloway River and includes the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee.… SEE MORE
Coral Etiquette 101
Make sure you enjoy coral areas responsibly by taking a few simple actions during your time in the water and on land. Corals and other marine habitats are a must-see if you live in or are visiting one of the many places in the U.S. that are home to these… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/1/2020
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE
Massachusetts Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend June 6th - 7th, 2020
Mark your calendars for this year’s Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend on June 6 and 7! No license is required to fish any public lake, pond, reservoir, stream, or river in Massachusetts from 12 a.m. Saturday, June 6 until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Other than Free Fishing Weekend, you need a license to fish in… SEE MORE
Alabama Free Fishing Day - June 13th, 2020
Each calendar year, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources designates a "Free Fishing Day" for the public to fish recreationally in public waters without a fishing license. The event is part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 6-14, 2020. State Public Fishing Lakes still require a fishing… SEE MORE