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You Can Now Virtually Tour These U.S. National Parks From Wherever You Are
By Nicoletta Richardson. As everyone moves life indoors for a while, more virtual opportunities are being created. You can take an afternoon tour of the British Museum in London, or tune in nightly for a performance streamed by the Metropolitan Opera. And we just discovered that you can still get your fix of… SEE MORE
Why Local Fisheries Matter - With or Without a Global Pandemic
By Jessica Hathaway. The topic of food security has been on the mind of forward thinkers for years now, who primarily have focused on access to food as affected by natural disasters. As Covid-19 closes ports, markets and distributors, and social distancing practices threaten the supply chain for goods and… SEE MORE
5 Tips for Understanding Nautical Flags & their Meanings
Step aboard any boat of any size, and you’ll find all sorts of electronic navigation and communication gear. Despite our ever-connected world, even in the middle of the ocean, mariners of every stripe still use nautical flags to communicate. The practice dates back to ancient times, being the most effective… SEE MORE
40 Ways to Help Conserve Maine's Birds
By MDIFW Bird Biologists / Pen Bay Pilot. Our beautiful state is turning 200 this year! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” without our fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunities. Celebrate with us by learning 200 ways you can help conserve Maine for generations to come. Here are 40 ways you can… SEE MORE
Bluefish/Striped Bass Regulations Update
New Regulations to Take Effect April 1, 2020 The NJ Marine Fisheries Council passed motions to adopt new recreational regulations for Bluefish and Striped Bass at their February 13, 2020 meeting. The NJ Marine Fisheries Administration is working to implement these new regulations by April 1. Until then, regulations from 2019… SEE MORE
High Tide Bulletin: Spring 2020
The rising and falling of the sea is a phenomenon upon which we can always depend. Tides are the regular rise and fall of the sea surface caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun and their position relative to the earth. There are some factors that cause… SEE MORE
Boston Seafood Expo Called Off Due to Coronavirus Threat
By Rick Sobey and Alexi Cohan. A major seafood expo in Boston is getting shelved because of coronavirus concerns, while organizers for other mass events in the city say they’re going on as planned this month despite the threat of the highly contagious disease. The Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing… SEE MORE
Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources Catch & Release Fishing Guide
Catch-and-Release Fishing Catch-and release fishing has become an increasingly popular practice among many anglers throughout the country. Compliance with bag and size limits means many anglers, by law, have to return fish they have caught to the water. It is also quite common for anglers with a commitment to conservation… SEE MORE
NOAA Completes Tidal Current Survey of New York Harbor
NOAA conducts current surveys to gain critical understanding of tidal currents so commercial and recreational mariners can navigate safely. In order to provide the most accurate predictions possible, NOAA must periodically resurvey various coastal and estuarine locations. Survey locations are selected based on mariners’ navigation needs, oceanographic analyses, and the… SEE MORE
Georgia Saltwater Fishing Report March, 2020
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey reports, “I believe that all fish look forward to March. This is the month when water temperatures will start to rise and not even a passing cold front can stop it. My father used to say, ‘When it’s 65, everything is alive!’ Bottom fishing is great in… SEE MORE
Anchorage, North Gulf Coast, Prince William Sound Sport Fishing Report 2019
King Salmon Ship Creek King salmon fishing in Ship Creek was good this season. 891 king salmon were collected in the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery raceway. An estimated 497 king salmon were counted in the creek below the hatchery. The hatchery was able to meet the broodstock goal… SEE MORE
5 Reasons Why ALL Boaters Need the BoatUS App
The BoatUS App offers all of BoatUS right at your fingertips — and for the best price: FREE! It’s the fastest way to request a tow when you find yourself with an engine that won’t start, out of fuel, or soft aground. You can manage your Membership and make payments.… SEE MORE
