Tides & Weather in Downeast & Mount Desert, ME, Maine
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Developing Alternative Fisheries Management Scenarios to Respond to Climate Change
By fisheries.noaa.gov. Seafood is a vitally important source of protein. Worldwide, more than 3 billion people rely on seafood as a significant part of their diets. The amount that we can sustainably fish and farm is based on historical catches and trends that have been monitored for decades. We need to understand… SEE MORE
Scientists Detail Research to Assess Viability and Risks of Marine Cloud Brightening
By research.noaa.gov. As the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continue to increase and climate change impacts become more costly, the scientific community is redoubling efforts to investigate the potential risks and benefits of artificially shading Earth’s surface to slow global warming. Marine cloud brightening (MCB) is one of… SEE MORE
Using Hydrofoils to Improve Boat Performance
By Capt. Vincent Daniello. In my early days as a captain, few boats cruised faster than 30 mph. Back then, bigger engines and the fuel they burned added too much weight, netting little more speed. Today, even modest performers top 50 mph thanks to lighter engines and boat construction, where more… SEE MORE
Possible Ancient River System Discovered off Wilmington, North Carolina
By noaacoastsurvey. During the 2023 field season, NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler was tasked with surveying an area offshore of Wilmington, North Carolina, in the vicinity of Frying Pan Shoals—a dynamic area of dangerously shallow waters. While scientists and crew conducted mapping surveys of the seafloor, they discovered what is believed to… SEE MORE
High Tide Flooding Outlook for April 2024
By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Predictions for April 2024 April's highest tides will happen at the end of the 2nd week of the month, starting as early as April 7 in some places, and heading back to normal after the 11th or 12th. There are some location-specific outliers we're highlighting… Learn More
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Developing Alternative Fisheries Management Scenarios to Respond to Climate Change
By fisheries.noaa.gov. Seafood is a vitally important source of protein. Worldwide, more than 3 billion people… More
Scientists Detail Research to Assess Viability and Risks of Marine Cloud Brightening
By research.noaa.gov. As the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continue to increase and… More
Using Hydrofoils to Improve Boat Performance
By Capt. Vincent Daniello. In my early days as a captain, few boats cruised faster… More
Possible Ancient River System Discovered off Wilmington, North Carolina
By noaacoastsurvey. During the 2023 field season, NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler was tasked with surveying an… More
Going Electric: Converting a Boat
By John Wooldridge. The Electric Conversion : Sailing into the Future When Dave and Danielle… More
Great Lakes Fishing Decree: a new era of commercial fishing
By Carli Stewart. Updated guidelines for fishery resources in parts of the Great Lakes will… More
How to Fish: Fishing Tips for Beginners
By discoverboating.com. You may have recently discovered just how much fun freshwater fishing can be, or maybe… More
Researchers Predict Well Above-Average 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
By Colorado State University. Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting an extremely active Atlantic… More
Using Suction Cups Inspired by Fish to Listen in on Whale Conversations
By Leah Burrows. In their ambitious goal to understand and ultimately communicate with sperm whales,… More