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A Forest Submerged 60,000 Years Ago Could Save Your Life One Day
By JoAnna Klein. DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. — It was 6 a.m. at the dock on a Tuesday in December, and the weather did not look promising. Fog hovered over the water, and the engine of the Research Vessel E.O. Wilson rumbled. Our ship disappeared into the mist, and by 7:30 the crew,… SEE MORE
What Does Gov. DeSantis’ Safer at Home Order Mean?
By Zachary T. Sampson. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced a stay-at-home order for Floridians. The state was slower than many to take such a strict measure. When does the order take effect? Friday at 12:01 a.m. It’s supposed to be in place until April 30. How is this different than the local… SEE MORE
Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Offers Spring Issue for Free Home Delivery
Toledo, OH – Spring is here and boating season on the Great Lakes is just around the corner! Unfortunately, many spring preparation plans have been temporarily slowed due to executive orders asking individuals to remain in their homes and business to temporarily close or shift to remote work. However, boating… SEE MORE
Self Isolation Hacks from Offshore Sailing
By Amory Ross. As the world around us slips into Coronavirus isolation the concept of confined spaces and limited freedoms can be daunting. I remember the first time I sailed across an ocean and the first time I had those same feelings. The reality is that, since then, isolation has… SEE MORE
Seafood 101: Cooking Fish at Home
Cooking fish at home can feel daunting if you've never done it before but with a few common sense tips you'll be on your way to cooking healthy seafood meals right in your kitchen. Shopping for Seafood When you are food shopping, purchase seafood last and keep it cold. Ask… SEE MORE
How to Support Local Fishermen in Your State
As our communities come together during this uncertain time we would like to remind you to directly support as many local businesses as possible. The seafood industry has been hit particularly hard by the global shutdown. In response, many seafood companies have shifted their operations to provide pickup and home… SEE MORE
Maryland Fishing Report Week of March 25th, 2020
By Keith Lockwood. Mason Bair went fishing with family and caught this large red-ear sunfish. Photo by Zack Stough A lot of people find themselves with extra time on their hands. We encourage anglers to take advantage of the incredible fishing opportunities Maryland has to offer, provided everyone practices social… SEE MORE
Arctic Sea Ice Reached Its Annual High on March 5th
Arctic sea ice extent—the area where ice concentration is at least 15 percent—reached its apparent annual maximum on March 5, 2020. On March 24, the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) reported that the 2019–2020 growth season had an unexceptional finish: 5.81 million square miles (15.05 million square kilometers). It was… SEE MORE
Exercising During Coronavirus: Can I Jog? Is That Water Fountain Safe?
By Gretchen Reynolds. With almost all of us spending a lot of time at home because of the coronavirus pandemic and some under edicts to shelter in place and avoid going out at all, those of us who are used to regular exercise naturally have pressing questions and concerns about… SEE MORE
Outdoor Activities for Social Distancing
During this period of social distancing, now more than ever we realize how important it is to feel part of a larger community. While most of the activities below can be done alone or with a loved one with whom you are isolating we ask that you check regulations in… SEE MORE
Gov. Mills Waives Requirement for Inland Recreational Fishing License
Governor Janet Mills waived the Maine state requirements for recreational fishing licenses when fishing inland waters. The license waivers runs until April 30th, 2020. The waiver does not extend to those who have had their license revoked or suspended. https://www.maine.gov/ifw/ SEE MORE
Coronavirus Resources, Links and Information
We will be updating the links below as more programs become available. Please let us know if you are looking for specific information and we will do our best to locate local resources. General Info Get the latest CDC information and official White House guidelines on Coronavirus. Emergency Financial Assistance… SEE MORE
