Tweet Gulf of Mexico Whale. On May 29th, 2019, NOAA scientists and partners embarked on the NOAA ship Gordon Gunter for the third in a series of ship-based research cruises to collect data on the foraging relationships between Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whales (GoMex … Continue reading →
Tweet An adult and juvenile cottonmouth along a south Georgia stream (Matt Moore/DNR) A common response to cottonmouths is fear. For Matt Moore, it’s curiosity. Moore, who works with the Wildlife Conservation Section, considers cottonmouths the “most misunderstood and maligned” … Continue reading →
Tweet As apex predators, sharks are extremely important to the balance of a healthy marine ecosystem. But environmental pirates are taking a toll on sharks, as seen in this video. A 2005 study estimated nearly 60,000 sharks a year are caught in … Continue reading →
Tweet The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has remodeled its Coral Portal website. Key features of the site include interactive maps, tools for making management decisions, and educational resources. Development of the site is funded by the NOAA … Continue reading →
Tweet KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule for hogfish in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). Hogfish in the Gulf of Mexico will be managed as a single population from the Texas/Mexico border to a line near Cape … Continue reading →
Tweet Federal fishery regulations prohibit the targeting of bluefin tuna by both the commercial and recreational fisheries in the Gulf, but each category is allowed a limited “incidental” landing quota of the species. An incidental catch occurs when anglers target … Continue reading →
Tweet Join the 2016 Gulf of Mexico Satellite Tagging Expedition! TBF’s Gulf of Mexico Satellite Tagging Expedition, 5 days during July 23- 30, 2016, is fast approaching, if you are interested in participating and sponsoring a tag, contact ellen_peel@billfish.org, and … Continue reading →
Tweet ATHENS, Ala. – The best military bass anglers in the country will compete for prizes and bragging rights during the 24th annual Military Team Bass Tournament, presented by American Bass Anglers. Slated for May 7-9, 2014, at Lake Eufaula, … Continue reading →
Tweet BANGOR, ME,– The 2014 NOAA Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables have been published by North Wind Publishing and are now available. Mariners use NOAA’s Tide Tables and Tidal Current tables for navigation. There are four books of Tide … Continue reading →
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Tweet LEXINGTON, Ky. – With boating under the influence continuing to be a major factor in accidents and deaths on our nation’s waterways, thousands of officers with local, state and federal agencies will again team up for Operation Dry Water … Continue reading →
Tweet The summer sun hung low over the wooded hills along the Mississippi. I pulled my old straw hat low over my eyes and dozed off. If you could have peered under the mud and the blood and the sweat … Continue reading →
Tweet New online portal is the ultimate maritime utility FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The introduction of www.Salthub.com, a new, easy-to-use online network for professional mariners and maritime businesses, accomplishes the ultimate objective for a business-oriented social media platform: it enables … Continue reading →
Tweet ATHENS, Ala. – The registration for the 2013 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series will begin October 22, 2012 at 8am. Members that register the first 10 days will save money on all registrations. In a gesture to our loyal … Continue reading →
