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Maritime Administration Issues Small Shipyard Grants

8/8/2022 - By Ashto.org. The Maritime Administration, known as MARAD, recently issued $19.6 million in grants to 24 small shipyards in 19 states via its Small Shipyard Grant Program. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy, and small shipyards play a critical role in America’s maritime industry, helping us get… SEE MORE
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NOAA: US High Tide Flooding Breaks Records

8/2/2022 - By NOAA.  Trend expected to continue into 2023 and beyond Coastal communities in three locations along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts saw record high tide flooding last year — a trend that is expected to continue into 2023 and beyond without improved flood defenses, according to NOAA. The newly released information… SEE MORE
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August is National Catfish Month

8/1/2022 - By Nationaldaycalendar. NATIONAL CATFISH MONTH National Catfish Month is an annual designation observed in August. Around the country, catfish finds its way onto menus and dinner tables providing tasty, tasty healthy meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner! Farm-raised catfish not only provide improved opportunities for employment, but the tender white meat… SEE MORE
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Humpback Whale Lands on Small Boat

7/26/2022 - By gCaptain. Environmental agencies in Massachussetts are urging mariners to use caution when operating vessels or personal watercraft near humbback whales after one of the mammals breached and landed on a 19-foot recreational boat near Plymouth Harbor on Sunday. You may have seen the viral video of the incident. Thankfully… SEE MORE