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Drafting a Plan for a Chesapeake National Recreation Area

(soundingsonline.com) – Two Maryland lawmakers have introduced a draft plan to create a Chesapeake National Recreation Area. This would place certain sites around the Bay under the auspices ...
On February 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Tackling Underwater Noise in the Arctic

(maritime-executive.com) – Environmentalists are pushing for tough measures to address the impact of underwater noise from ships on marine life, a problem that is on the rise – ...
On February 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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In Search of the Elusive Jules Verne Trophy

(yachtingworld.com) – Billionaire Dona Bertarelli, 53, along with her husband, son and brother-in-law are on standby to set off on a non-stop crewed around the world record, the ...
On February 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Missing Sailor Found Aboard Sunken Sailboat

(usatoday.com) – Months after Hurricane Ian, a missing sailor has been discovered. James Hurst’s body was recovered this month from his boat, the Good Girl. The sunken sailboat ...
On January 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Racing Yacht Washed Ashore on Tasmanian Island Claimed by Aboriginal Land Council

(maritime-executive.com) – December 28, during the Sydney to Hobart Race, Australia, the yacht Huntress struck an unknown object and lost steering off the coast of Tasmania. The crew ...
On January 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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NOAA to Launch Major Advancement in Seasonal High Tide Flooding Predictions

(Soundings Trade Only) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this year will unveil a new model that will help the agency more accurately predict when and where ...
On January 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Prehistoric 50-Foot Whale Discovered in Taiwan

(newsweek.com) – Last year members of a whale fossil escavation team were searching for fossils when they discovered four ribs sticking out of the ground deep in a ...
On January 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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A New Tall Ship to Sail the Great Lakes

(9and10news.com) – The Inland Seas Education Association has announced that the schooner Alliance will be joining their fleet on West Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan. The ship will ...
On January 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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Maryland Bans Cell Phones For Cargo Ship Pilots

(wbalty.com) – Maryland state regulators have banned cargo ship pilots from using personal cellphones on Maryland waters including the Chesapeake Bay. This stems from the grounding of the ...
On January 12, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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The Round-the-World Ocean Race to Collect Data About the Environment

The forthcoming edition of The Ocean Race, which sets sail from Alicante, Spain, on the 15th of January, is set to feature the most ambitious and comprehensive science ...
On January 12, 2023 / By Sandy Parks