Tag: COVID-19

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

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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

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Maryland Lifts Restriction on Boating Access

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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

News from Our Coasts :: Week of 5/4/2020

5/8/2020 - 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

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Commerce Sec. Announces Allocation of $300 Million in CARES Act Funding

5/8/2020 - Yesterday, the Secretary of Commerce announced the allocation of $300 million in fisheries assistance funding provided by Sec. 12005 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also called the CARES Act, to states, Tribes, and territories with coastal and marine fishery participants who have been negatively affected by… SEE MORE

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Dartmouth COVID-19 Response Team Update – May 6th, 2020

5/7/2020 - Dartmouth Harbormaster Steve Melo shares the Dartmouth/Padanaram COVID-19 reopening plan for his harbor. https://www.facebook.com/DartmouthMA/videos/236383827586664/ SEE MORE

A Quarantine Surprise: Americans Are Cooking More Seafood

5/6/2020 - By Pete Wells. In 1963, on their way home from the hospital after he was born, Louis Rozzo’s parents stopped by a building on Ninth Avenue in Chelsea, where the family ran a wholesale seafood business, to weigh him in a scallop scale. This March, when virtually every restaurant, club… SEE MORE

Must-Know Rules for 2020 Summer Boating During COVID 19

5/5/2020 - This summer will be different... And with some minor adjustments we can all still have a great time on the water. We've aggregated the best suggestions for boating this summer 2020 season. We want to make sure our waterways stay safely open this summer, so the responsibility is ours. Share… SEE MORE

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Boating is Back in Washington

5/4/2020 - By Trade Only Today Editors. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a partial reopening of outdoor activities would be rolled out May 5, including hunting, fishing, boating and golf. In addition, areas managed by Washington’s Department of Natural Resources will reopen for use during daylight hours. “Outdoor recreation is one of… SEE MORE