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Blackfin Tuna and Shortfin Mako Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2020
Starting Jan. 1, 2020, several saltwater fishing regulation changes will take effect including new rules on blackfin tuna and shortfin mako. Blackfin tuna Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the recreational limit for blackfin tuna will be two fish per person or 10 fish per vessel, whichever is greater, in state and federal… SEE MORE
NOAA Fisheries Closes Nantucket Lightship and Closed Area I Closure Areas to Gillnet Gear
In compliance with a recent Federal District Court Order, NOAA Fisheries is implementing a closure of the Nantucket Lightship and Closed Area I Groundfish Closure Areas for gillnet gear only. This rule is effective December 17th. All gillnetters must remove their gillnet gear from these areas as soon as possible, consistent… SEE MORE
The Luxury Yacht That Turns Into A Submarine
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill. It looks like something straight out of a James Bond movie, but this concept might just signal that the future of superyachts is sub-aquatic. Dreamed up by Italian-based naval architect Elena Nappi, the hybrid vessel can travel on both the surface of the sea and underwater. Known as the… SEE MORE
What Are Your Chances For A White Christmas?
For those of you dreaming of a white Christmas, you can find places that have the best chance of being a winter wonderland according to weather history. The “Historical Probability of a White Christmas” map shows the climatological probability of at least 1 inch of snow being on the ground on December… SEE MORE
Maryland Fishing Report Week of December 10th, 2019
By Keith Lockwood. While everyone is caught up in the pre-holiday rush, those looking for a little respite will find plenty of fun fishing opportunities this month. The preseason stocking of trout has begun and walleye, chain pickerel, yellow perch and catfish are all eager to entertain those who fish… SEE MORE
36 Year Old Message in a Bottle Found in Cape Cod
By Nick Sambides Jr, BDN Staff. If you’re still out there, Jenny Brown, someone beachcombing at the tip of Cape Cod has found the message that you placed in a bottle more than 36 years ago. Joshua Mendes was beachcombing in Provincetown, Massachusetts, two days before Thanksgiving this year when… SEE MORE
Supreme Court Shuts Down Challenge from California Fishing Industry
By Monica Vaughan. Sea otters will remain free to roam into their historic home waters of Southern California without being forcibly removed, thanks to a long-fought legal victory for advocates of endangered wildlife and despite a national effort by conservative groups who saw the issue as a test case. That… SEE MORE
Maine Makes Two More "Best" Lists for Travel
By Mainebiz Staff. In 24 hours, two prominent magazines have ranked Maine among the world’s top travel destinations. Travel + Leisure included the state in its list, released Monday, of the 50 best places to travel in 2020. The 50 aren’t ranked, but Maine is one of only seven U.S. go-to… SEE MORE
Feds Close the Gulf of Alaska Cod Fishery for the First Time
By Kavitha George. In an unprecedented response to historically low numbers of Pacific cod, the federal cod fishery in the Gulf of Alaska is closing for the 2020 season. It’s a decision that came as little surprise, but it’s the first time the fishery has closed due to concerns of… SEE MORE
A Huge Great White Shark Is Close To Daytona Beach Right Now
By Tate Jacaruso. Something big is lurking in Florida waters. A massive Great White near Florida is currently swimming close to shore near Daytona Beach, a popular tourist spot in the Sunshine State. The shark has been swimming in the area for about a week now. He was tagged by Ocearch, an… SEE MORE
Tonight's Full Moon Is the Cold Moon
By Gordon Johnston. The next full Moon is the Cold Moon, Oak Moon, Moon before Yule, Long Night Moon, Uduvapa Poya, the Karthikai Deepam Moon and the Chang'e Moon. The Moon will be full just after midnight on Thursday morning, Dec.12, 2019, appearing "opposite" the Sun (in Earth based longitude)… SEE MORE
New Submarine to be Named the USS Massachusetts
By Peter Jasinski. For the first time in over 50 years, the name Massachusetts will be given to an active Navy vessel. The most recent iteration of the USS Massachusetts, the South Dakota-class battleship docked at Fall River’s Battleship Cove, has represented the Bay State on the high seas since… SEE MORE