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Everything You Need To Know About Red Tide

7/8/2022

By NOAA Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, occur when colonies of algae—simple plants that live in the sea and freshwater—grow out of control while producing toxic or harmful effects on people, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, and birds. The human illnesses caused by HABs, though rare, can be debilitating or even… SEE MORE

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Best Barbecue Ideas for Your Boat

7/7/2022

By Anchorsupcarolina.com. Bring along a boat grill rather than eating a cold-cut sandwich when you are out boating in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia. Boat grills are specially designed to mount to rod holders or railings. Prepare grillable foods in the comfort of your own home before setting foot… SEE MORE

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Your Old Diesel Motor: Replace or Rebuild?

7/7/2022

By Practical Boat Owner At what point is keeping an old boat engine throwing good money after bad? PBO expert Stu Davies has some tips to help you decide… Most of us will know someone – and may have been that someone ourselves – with a rusty, rattly, oily or… SEE MORE

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July Surf Fishing Report

7/6/2022

By Brevard Edition, Coastal Angler. July surf fishing typically holds trophy catches for those looking for large snook and tarpon. The summertime surf conditions create a perfect scenario for these predatory species to roam the beaches feeding on baitfish. July and August are personally my favorite times of the year… SEE MORE

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World's First Sculptural Coral Bank

7/6/2022

By Eco Magazine. Counting Coral was founded 2 years ago by artist Jolyon Collier, who decided to connect the worlds of conservation and artistry to take direct action on the coral crisis. Counting Coral designs, builds, donates, and installs Sculptural Coral Banks; a new and advanced method to aid coral… SEE MORE

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Late Berry Crop Adds to Bear Problem

7/5/2022

By Jessica Tomlinson. Due to unseasonably cool weather and failed pollination, Salmonberries and Thimbleberries (an important food source for bears) are not yet ripe.  As a result of the delayed berry crops, bears on the Oregon coast have been forced to find other food sources, often times in areas where… SEE MORE

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The History of Fireworks

7/4/2022

By Alexis Stempien. On America's first Fourth of July celebration in 1777, fireworks were one color: orange. There were no elaborate sparkles, no red, white, and blue stars -- nothing more than a few glorified (although uplifting) explosions in the sky. As it turns out, although we've been lighting fireworks… SEE MORE

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Police To Use Drones to Monitor Illegal Fireworks

7/4/2022

By Rachel Showalter. This year will be the first time some Central Coast cities are using drone technology to monitor illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July. Most cities have some regulations to enforce safe and legal fireworks. Still, every year, many areas see an increased use of illegal fireworks.… SEE MORE

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Rare Black Gar Caught in Texas

7/3/2022

By Captain Experiences Angler Surprise: Rare Black Alligator Gar Caught in Texas During another successful day of fly fishing for redfish, Captain Justin and angler Terrel Maguire happened upon an actual fish of a lifetime. Justin will tell you that seeing gator gar in the Texas coastal marsh is “very… SEE MORE

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Safety Tips for Night Boating

7/3/2022

By Discover Boating. There are many reasons why you may find yourself out on the water after dark. You may be night fishing, taking a moonlit romantic cruise or getting back after a dinner that ran long. Night boating is different from day excursions and adds particular challenges. The good… SEE MORE

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Coast Guard Warnings for July 4th

7/2/2022

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard would like to remind recreational boaters of the risks associated with recreating in, on or around cold water this Fourth of July weekend. Despite warmer air temperatures, Pacific Northwest waters continue to remain in the 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit range. To prevent cold water shock… SEE MORE

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Record Number of New Boaters Expected July 4th

7/2/2022

By the Water Sports Foundation Millions of boaters are expected to head out on the water this Fourth of July weekend, including more than 830,000 first-time boat buyers who purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in crowds coupled with the number of inexperienced new boaters has caught the attention… SEE MORE

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