Oil Drilling near Florida Coast
Bahamas Petroleum Company has started drilling for oil just 150 miles off Florida’s coast, prompting a dire warning from members of Congress.
Oil drilling near Florida coast
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Keep Plastics Out of Our Seafood
With little doubt that microplastics find their way into seafood, Todd Miller of the North Carolina Coastal Federation says we should be doing everything possible to reduce the amount of plastic released into coastal waterways.
Keep Plastics Out of Our Seafood
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A Day With Dolphin Researcher Jessica Taylor
Jessica Taylor, director of the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research and a science teacher at Manteo Middle School, is lead author on a recently published, peer-reviewed dolphin study.
A Day With Dolphin Researcher Jessica Taylor
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Dare County Waterways Commission Eyes Future of Hatteras Inlet Navigation
Maintenance of Hatteras Inlet’s navigation channels has been a constant goal of the Dare County Waterways Commission for both economic and safety reasons.
The federal authorization status of various areas in Hatteras Inlet, as compiled by Waterways Commission Chair Steve “Creature” Coulter.
Panel Eyes Future of Hatteras Inlet Navigation
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Bahamas Chatter: “Oil exploration to begin in the Santaran Channel” plus 1 more
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: “Oil exploration to begin in the Santaran Channel” plus 1 more
Oil exploration to begin in the Santaran Channel Posted: 19 Dec 2020 07:46 AM PST
Read Eyewitness News article showing location of the oil exploration area.
https://ewnews.com/us-members- of-congress-urge-govt-to- reconsider-bpc-oil-deal New road and foot bridge on Long Island Posted: 19 Dec 2020 07:36 AM PST
Prime Minister Minnis opened a new paved road to the Cape Santa Maria Monument and a foot bridge to Newton Cay on the north end of Long Island. See news article https://ewnews.com/pm-opens-
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More on Anchoring in Georgia’s Shellfish Harvest Areas
Our thanks to Ted Arisaka and Robert Sherer for their efforts to clarify Georgia’s restrictive anchorage regulations.Robert Sherer, aka Bob423, asked me to overlay his long ICW tracks on a map showing the most recent Georgia anchoring restrictions as a result of the revised shellfish harvest areas. The easiest way for me to do this was in Google Earth, from which I took screen captures. They are in the following photo album. They go North to South, Bob’s track shows in magenta. The anchorages that are outside of the harvest areas are shown in yellow. The anchorages that are inside the areas (prohibited) shown in red.Comments from Cruisers (1)
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I had no idea how to figure this out so thanks. After all there are oysters seemeverywhere in Georgia.
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History Illuminated: Hatteras Light’s 150 Years by Kevin Duffus
Author, researcher and contributor Kevin Duffus shares his findings that depict the the story of what he calls “America’s lighthouse” and the people connected to it. See also Restoration.
History Illuminated: Hatteras Light’s 150 Years
Coastal Review OnlineHistoric Photos Celebrate 150 Years of Light
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Bahamas Chatter: “News from Recent Survey” plus 1 more
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: “News from Recent Survey” plus 1 more
News from Recent Survey Posted: 15 Dec 2020 07:28 AM PST
In our December 15 survey of various Bahamas marinas for Fuel and Dockage Updates, we discovered a new trend among several Bahamas marinas.
With more and more large yachts coming to The Bahamas, it is evident that they are being favored over smaller cruising boats.
Here are some of our findings:
Increased tie-up fees to stop and clear Customs–Cat Cay Yacht Club $500.
Added fees to go ashore and walk about–Chub Cay Club $59 weekdays and $95 weekends per person.
Extra fee to get fuel–Lyford Cay $1/ft.
Members Only–Albany Marina, Chub Cay Club. Lyford Cay provides transient dockage with a written sponsorship from a member.
Refusing to give dockage rates on phone—Browns Marina, Bimini.
Some good news to share: The folks at Harbour View Marina n Marsh Harbour are working hard to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian and are targeting a spring 2021 reopening. Marsh Harbour Marina and Hope Town Marina are also working on rebuilding to reopen as soon as possible.
A note on fuel availability: Stella Maris Marina has some small amounts of fuel available onsite but can call a delivery truck for larger quantities.
We love it when you share what you see as you cruise The Bahamas. Feel free to post any news you find as you travel!
Abaco bound “hubs” Posted: 15 Dec 2020 04:43 AM PST
Planning to sail from Miami to the Abacos this week probably anchoring at Great Sale or beyond.. Where is the most user friendly port to ”clear in”in the ”Hub” area, between there and Hopetown. Will probably arrive over the weekend….are there any facilities open over the weekend (as there used to be in Marsh Harbor)?
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Shared Photo – Sunset over Sapelo Sound
Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for sharing this sunset.
David Woodward, My Georgia Coast, Sunset coming into Sapelo Sound from a blue water day.
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BoatUS News: Just-Released USCG Survey Offers Heaps of Data on Recreational Boating
An all-encompassing report on recreational boating activity in the U.S. is giving the U.S. Coast Guard, policymakers and the boating community the ability to shape smart boating safety policy into the future.
Just-Released USCG Survey Offers Heaps of Data on Recreational Boating
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Successful Coral Restoration Process Cited
A leading group in the conservation of dwindling corals in the Philippines has cited the success of its experimental coral restoration project pioneered by David Vaughn of the Mote Marine Laboratory in the Florida Keys.
Green group cites success of Camuigin coral restoration project
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Caribbean King Crabs Could Save Florida Keys Coral
A study by Florida International University showed that increasing the abundance of the Caribbean king crab, found in Florida waters and throughout the Caribbean, can reduce algae overgrowth and help restore the natural balance, improve coral health overall.
Caribbean king crabs are very efficient at removing seaweed from coral reefs because they eat all kinds of algae. Too much algae can kill corals because they block out the light. COURTESY OF A. SPADARO
‘Reef goats’: Seaweed-loving giant crabs could help save corals in the Florida Keys
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Shared Photo by Ted Arisaka
Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for this beautiful sunset taken from Windmill Harbour Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
From Windmill Harbour Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Hilton Head, SC Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Windmill Harbour Marina
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