Environmental issues
Sea Tow Saves Cold-Stunned Turtles
Its Corpus Christi outfit is rescuing turtles that were affected by the deep freeze in Texas.
Officials Announce $3.8 Million in Grants for Long Island Sound
The grants will cover the Sound and watershed in New York, as well as in New England.
Berkley and BoatUS partner for Recast and Recycle Contest
The fishing gear manufacturer and BoatUS Foundation are tapping the public for better ideas on how to recycle soft bait and line.
June Tied with Earth’s Third Hottest on Record
One boat dealer says the scorching temps have been a boon to business.
South Carolina Seven Expedition Planned for July
Exploring 500 miles will raise awareness of environmental threats, organizers say.
VIDEO: Sea Life in a Different Light
As baby turtles hatch on a deserted beach in Brazil, an environmentalist pondersnature after the pandemic.
Preserving Florida’s Vital Seagrass Habitats
Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve would protect 400,000 acres.
Going Electric in The Netherlands
The city’s canal boats are going green ahead of a 2025 diesel ban.
Upstate New York lakes studied for invasive species
The studies focused on powerboat use and steward programs that aim to reduce the risk of introducing invasive species.
Boating restrictions lifted at Montana lake
Canyon Ferry Lake showed no signs of zebra mussels after three years of testing.
Florida extends catch-and-release fishing in areas affected by red tide
Snook, red drum and sea trout will be open only for catch-and-release through May 2021.
Massachusetts yard earns environmental award from Honda
The Boat Guy received the Honda Environmental Leadership Award as part of the company’s “Green Dealer” program.
Sustainable boating
New England marine-trade associations will hold their second environmental conference.
Task force releases initial recommendations for combatting red tide
Florida’s Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force was reactivated as toxins in water impact the state’s economy.
$119 billion wall sparks debate in the Big Apple
The wall could protect New York City from storms like Hurricane Sandy, but critics worry it’s a waste of money with rising sea levels.
Climate change looms for financial firms
World Economic Forum’s top five risks revolve around the climate crisis.
Sustainability and safety at center of European Boating Industry meeting
Its discussions with the European Maritime Safety Agency included recreational boating for the first time.
Florida governor pledges $625 million a year for water projects
In his “State of the State” address yesterday, Ron DeSantis pledged his commitment to Everglades restoration, while also funding projects to curtail blue algae and red tide.
Senate passes Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
The legislation to clean up our oceans has unanimous bipartisan support.
Federal funds dedicated to eradicating Asian Carp
President Trump committed the money in late 2019.
EBI to partner on U.N. oceans initiative
The European Boating Industry will represent the E.U.’s recreational marine industry in the United Nation’s Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Goals.
Dirty Water
Boaters to protest Fort Lauderdale’s response to millions of gallons of raw sewage in local waters.
Coast Guard to front cleanup bills for Marc Anthony yacht fire
About $300,000 will be used from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.