The US
Coast Guard released an internal message advising of the imminent
termination of the long range aid to navigation Loran-C. Current plans call
for the termination process to commence on 4 January 2010. The process is
expected to take several months.
ALCOAST 675/09 (11/25/09). Note:
This will mark the end of an era that started during World War II. The Loran
system has improved greatly over the years and was on the edge of yet
another advance: to enhanced Loran (eLoran). It is unclear how other
nations, which operate their own independent Loran-C systems, will react to
this development.
Amazing
story on Good Morning America December 14, 2009. "Touch Bionics" located in
Hilliard, Ohio (US location -- northwest of Columbus) releases bionic
fingers for those who have lost their own.
http://www.touchbionics.com/ for
more information.
AYC Ecology North
Ballast Water legislation lacking on many points.
See the article.
Asian Carp action plan off to a promising start.
See the article.
AYC Committee Reports