More than a century after the fur trade wiped out Oregon’s sea otters, and decades after a failed 1970s attempt to bring them back, a new research partnership is building the underwater baseline needed for a second try.
Cruising between Canada and the USA is routine for Northwest boaters from both sides of the border. Are the current tariff battles and rhetoric between the two countries ruining this camaraderie?
Have you ever noticed a breakwater that looks a little too ship-shaped to be a coincidence? A few years ago, I began investigating these interesting underwater structures and discovered the strange, largely undocumented world of concrete ships.
America’s biggest boat-buying states aren’t always home to its best-kept boating secrets. See where boat sales are trending, which uncrowded destinations boaters are searching for next, and which towns are earning a name for offering both.
Learn how Eddie Smith’s perpetual purpose trust will preserve Grady-White’s family culture, employees and charitable legacy for generations.
See how Miami scientists use coral IVF to rebuild Florida’s reefs with heat-resilient, genetically diverse coral before the next marine heat wave.
As a world class adventure rower, I’ve become partial to the bronze oarlocks made by Thomas Machine & Foundry of Washington state. A visit to the foundry showed me what truly timeless craftsmanship is all about.
Our 4Friend Peter Swanson recently wrote in his Substack publication Loose Cannon about a disturbing incident regarding a boat fire and the insurance company’s reaction to this including suing the insured in federal court.
Water is one of the things that makes the Earth unique. Not only does it sustain and nourish life on our planet, but because it takes more energy to change water’s temperature, it can be used for heating and cooling. Modern data centers as part of the “AI Boom” generate significant heat. Are the insulating properties of the ocean the best way to cool them?
The 38’ fiberglass catamaran we recently reported on that washed up on a beach is now sitting high and dry on the sand adjacent to the rocks along Edgewater Beach in Mukilteo, WA. A man who gave his name as “Captain Doug” said he was the owner of the boat. He and an associate were working to remove any environmentally hazardous materials. He had pumped…
Intense winds in Puget Sound drive a boat onto a popular Mukilteo Beach near Best4Boats Headquarters. The Washington State Department of Ecology is working to mitigate environmental hazards and figure out how to remove the boat from the rocks safely.
Well-known marine retailer West Marine recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and hopes to rebuild the company in a better way. This bittersweet news brings back recollections from when I worked there and sadness that my local store along with 52 others is slated to close.
Not many marine invertebrates capture our attention and imagination like octopuses do. The book Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, which recently was made into a Netflix movie, tells the story of Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus and his heart-warming interaction with his human associates.
A proposed speed restriction on East Coast boaters would have devastated coastal communities and small businesses. Local and boating advocates made their concerns heard and the restriction was struck down. Now NOAA is seeking public comment on possible new regulations. Make your voice heard before the June 2, 2026 Deadline.
2025 was a banner year for new marine species discovery and formal description with a record breaking 1,121 new animals according to the Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census network.
The Cretaceous seas were already crowded with apex predators. New fossil evidence suggests there may have been something else out there, hiding in plain sight.
Marine scientists were running a routine research day off Dominica when the whales started acting strange. What happened next took nearly 40 years to witness.
Three gray whales died on the shores of southwestern Washington state—one after swimming 20 miles up the Willapa River. What is going on with the population of East Pacific gray whales?
With so much to see at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, Best4Boats split coverage into a series. Part 3 features Arnie Hammerman’s standout picks.
Proponents of the historic Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (BBNJ) United Nations treaty hail progress as it takes effect. Meanwhile, nations eager to sign a non-binding agreement hesitate to commit to ratification.