History of the Southwest Florida Waterway – Part 2
An interesting report on the early development of the Southwest Florida Waterway. See Part 1
Sunday Favorites: History of the Intracoastal Waterway Part 2 – Bradenton Times
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NOAA Releases Map With The Effects Of Vessel Noise On Wildlife
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced the release of a “story map” to illustrate the effects of vessel noise on marine wildlife inside sanctuaries.
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Opinion: Boating-Boom Bottom Line: A Derelict Vessel Tsunami by Peter Swanson
Abandoned and derelict boats are a growing problem all along the waterways of America, particularly in places that don’t freeze in winter. Today’s analysis suggests we will soon be seeing a tsunami of wrecks and soon-to-be wrecks, rendering today’s blight almost insignificant by comparison.
In Green Cove Springs, Florida, one boat is aground (there are four altogether) and another is anchored without an owner aboard, which appears to be the case for most of the other 20 or so vessels that have come here over the past few years.
Boating-Boom Bottom Line: A Derelict Vessel Tsunami by Peter Swanson
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If you have not already done so, I would suggest you sign on to Loose Cannon as an excellent news source for the boating community especially as it relates to issues concerning us all no matter where you boat. Peter Swanson is a very season captain, newspaper editor. writer for boating magazines, specializing in Florida, Bahamas and Greater Antilles. Captain of excursion catamarans in the Dominican Republic. Cruiser: Nova Scotia to Caribbean. Delivery skipper. U.S. Coast Guard master's license.
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Coastal Happenings – North Carolina Coastal Federation
This year the Federation is celebrating working together for a healthy coast for the past 40 years.
Dear friends of the coast, Welcome to 2022!
Thanks to you we’re starting this year on a high note: we met our matching challenge for Recycle for Reefs! Your gifts in December put us over the top and we are thrilled to use $60,000 to support oyster shell recycling. Learn more about recycling here.
As you may know by now, there’s another exciting way to support oyster restoration: Adopt an Oyster. The best time to adopt oysters, in our humble opinion, is right now – for Valentine’s Day! Visit the adoption page, here, to honor your loved one, snag one of our limited edition 40th anniversary oyster knives, enjoy a discount coupon for Locals Seafood and their ship anywhere oyster box, which could be a great date night idea! You can also upgrade your adoption and get a custom valentine. To share the love, adopt before February 9th!
Stay safe and warm,
-Your friends at the North Carolina Coastal Federation
This year the Federation is celebrating working together for a healthy coast for the past 40 years. To honor this major milestone we created a video highlighting why we do what we do and how crucial it is that we have help from everyone as we work toward our goal of protecting and restoring the North Carolina coast.
Are you, or do you know, a graduating high school senior living in one of our 20 coastal counties who is dedicated to the coastal environment? There is still time to apply for the Coastal Stewardship Award! In the spring of 2022, we will be awarding three $1,000 awards to graduating high school seniors. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on February 13th, 2022. The award decision will be announced on April 1st. To learn more, or to apply, click here.
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A Life Jacket Saved My Friend’s Life
My spouse and I went saltwater fishing in November with a couple of friends for three days on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, along the North Edisto River, near Edisto Island, South Carolina (SC).
A Life Jacket Saved My Friend’s Life
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Currituck County, NC: More than a Vacation Destination
The Outer Banks county has a rich history of agriculture, political leadership and intriguing people, writes historian Eric Medlin.
Currituck County: More than a vacation destination
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The Future of Navigation Charts
The accuracy of future charts depends on all of us using NOAA Custom Chart today.
Help Wanted
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NOAA’s Ocean Today Tsunami Science and Safety Collection
Know the potential warning signs of an incoming tsunami. Learn about the science of these dangerous waves to help you and your community stay safe!
Learn the many ways Tsunamis are formed and how to stay safe if you are in the danger zone. 
Tsunami Science and Safety Video Collection (4 Parts)
Know the potential warning signs of an incoming tsunami. Learn about the science of these dangerous waves to help you and your community stay safe!
- Collection link – Tsunami Science and Safety
Tsunami Awareness – A tsunami can strike any coastline in the world. Learn how you can prepare for and survive a killer tsunami wave. (3:06)OCEAN TODAY FOR TEACHERS – Want to learn more about the Smithsonian/NOAA Ocean Today Program?
Click Here if you are a teacher or museum/aquarium/zoo educator.
January 20, 2022
The first tsunami vertical evacuation center in North America is at an elementary school in Greys Harbor County, WA. Watch to learn about tsunamis, and how the evacuation center could save hundreds of lives. (4:47)
Learn how you can track a tsunami wave by using NOAA’s real-time forecasting system. (2:47)
Tsunami Science: Disaster in SumatraMore than 240,000 lives were lost in one of the most deadly tsunami events on record. Learn how warning systems better predict their path and impact.. (2:56)
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Free Online Boating Course from Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary continues to offer a free, online course so boaters can learn how to protect themselves, their vessels, and the unique Keys marine environment.
Sanctuary offers free boating class online | Mile Markers | keysnews.com
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GADNR Seeks Applicants for Coastal Marshlands, Shore Protection Committees
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking nominees for an appointment to a four-year term on the Coastal Marshlands and Shore protection committees.
DNR seeks applicants for Coastal Marshlands, Shore Protection committees
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources today announced it is seeking nominees for an appointment to a four-year term on the Coastal Marshlands and Shore protection committees.
Nominees should have occupational, scientific, legal, or related knowledge of conservation, development uses, and management of Georgia’s coastal environment. The Board of Natural Resources is slated to appoint one person to both the Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee and the Shore Protection Committee at its Feb. 22, 2022, meeting. The appointee’s first joint committee meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. March 18, 2022, in Brunswick.
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