Tag: COVID-19

News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/1/2020

6/5/2020 - NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: Week of 5/25/2020

5/29/2020 - NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: Week of 5/18/2020

5/22/2020 - NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE

NOAA Exploring Impact of COVID-19 Response on the Environment

5/18/2020 - The coronavirus pandemic response has reduced pollution from a large number of sources across many geographic regions. NOAA has launched a wide-ranging research effort to investigate the impact of reduced vehicle traffic, air travel, shipping, manufacturing and other activities on Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. NOAA scientists are using the most… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts : Week of 5/11/2020

5/15/2020 - NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE

State by State Guide to Fishing, Boating and Coastal Restrictions

5/15/2020 - Alabama Effective April 30, 2020, at 5 p.m., Alabama beaches are open with conditions. All beaches shall be open to gatherings of fewer than 10 persons Anyone using the beaches must maintain a consistent 6-foot distance from others (excluding those living in your home) For more information about the beach… SEE MORE

RI Lawmaker Calls For Direct Shellfish Sales

5/15/2020 - By Rachel Nunes. A Rhode Island lawmaker is calling for local fisherman to be allowed to sell shellfish directly to customers. Rep. Joseph M. McNamara sent a letter to Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit, calling for her to change the policy for shellfishers. "Giving these shellfishermen permission to… SEE MORE

5G technology is likely to have an impact on satellite data.

Even with Americans Stuck at Home, Weather Forecasts are an Integral Part of Life

5/11/2020 - By Sean Potter. Americans have an insatiable appetite for weather, and the unusual winter blast expected across parts of the East this weekend — along with a continued heat wave out West — will only add to the feeding frenzy for forecasts. Americans are paying attention to the weather, and… SEE MORE

An Arey's Pond Boat Yard catboat rests at the dock in Easton, Maryland.

Maryland Lifts Restriction on Boating Access

Boating

5/11/2020 - Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that his administration is lifting restrictions on motorized boating starting May 7th at 7:00am ET. In response, NMMA applauded the decision, calling the move a responsible approach to balancing the need for social distancing with access to outdoor recreation. Leading up to the announcement, more… SEE MORE

Tag: COVID-19

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