Mid-Atlantic

A tornado caused heavy damage when it swept over Smith Island, Md., on the evening of Aug. 4, 2022. GoFundMe image.

Heavy damage after waterspout churns across Smith Island

NF Staff

Tropical storm Colin formed unexpectedly off the Carolinas and swiftly dissipated July 2-3. Forecasters still expect the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season to be more active than normal. NOAA image.

Forecasters still predict above-average Atlantic hurricane season

Kirk Moore

Plans for the Ocean Wind 1 project off New Jersey could be modified for a power export cable route across Barnegat Bay to the Oyster Creek site. BOEM graphic.

BOEM extends public comment on New Jersey wind project

Kirk Moore

North Atlantic right whale #3230 "Infinity" and her calf were struck off the coast of Florida in February 2021. The calf pictured died from the strike. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission/NOAA permit 18786

NOAA wants stricter vessel speed limits to protect right whales

Kirk Moore

The Ocean Wind offshore wind project (green square) amid a fishing grounds chart based on federal and New Jersey state data. Ørsted image.

Seven fisheries surveys for New Jersey offshore wind project

Kirk Moore

Bluefin tuna GMRI photo.

The trouble with tuna

Workmen at Jennings Boatyard in Reedville, Va. are cutting windows in the new house/pilothouse on the 46' oyster boat Yeocomico. Larry Chowning photo.

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Rebuilding an oyster boat on a good foundation

Larry Chowning

Bubba Trutt, of Darien, Georgia came to Ted and Todd’s Marine Service in Beaufort, N.C., in March 2019 to fiberglass the hull of the 78-foot shrimp boat, the Capt Phillips. photo: Ted and Todd’s Marine Service.

New Life for Old Boats

Paul Molyneaux

26'x8'6" aquaculture support vessel. US Watercraft photo.

US Watercraft building new Virginia oyster farm support vessel

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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management says it will take a broader, regional approach to its environmental impact review of development plans for six offshore wind energy leases in the New York Bight. Tetra Tech graphic.

BOEM says New York Bight offshore wind environment review will focus on regional impact

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The Ocean Wind project planned off Atlantic City, N.J., a longtime surf clam port, includes a study of the fishery's future by university scientists with industry design and support. Ørsted graphic.

New Jersey ocean advocates demand extended public comment on Ocean Wind project

Kirk Moore