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The opening day of the Huk Big Fish Classic looked a little different than many expected as windy offshore conditions kept the majority of the fleet tied to the dock Friday…
Black-and-white photographs have a way of stopping you in your tracks. A young boy proudly holding his first tuna. A smiling couple standing shoulder to shoulder behind a massive…
Are there sharks in Ocean City, Maryland? Yes—but there's little reason to fear them. Learn about the shark species that inhabit the waters off Ocean City and Assateague Island, why they're vital to the marine ecosystem, and what local shark expert Captain Mark Sampson says every beachgoer and angler should know.
The overnight bite is back! One of Ocean City's most exciting offshore tournaments, the 13th Annual Huk Big Fish Classic, returns to Talbot Street Pier July 24-26, 2026, bringing…
Who says you have to wait until December to hear sleigh bells? In Ocean City, Christmas comes early—and it arrives wearing flip-flops! If you're visiting the beach the weekend of…
This week's Photo Friday Contest is packed with everything that makes Ocean City unforgettable! From sunrise to sunset, your photos capture family fun, beach adventures, Boardwalk memories, and all the moments in between. Congratulations to this week's winner, Amber Thomas, who takes home 2 FREE passes to Nick's Mini Golf with her fantastic action shot! 🎉
Sea Rocket offers much more than dolphin cruises. Visitors can also enjoy thrilling speedboat rides, parasailing adventures, banana boat rides (yes, please!), and other watersports.
For the past several years, Ocean City resident Brooke Gentry has noticed a troubling pattern in the canals around 94th Street. Each summer, dead horseshoe crabs would collect…
Enjoy a free outdoor movie night at Ocean City's Film Challenge Night on Aug. 8 at Little Salisbury Park. Watch original short films, vote for the Audience Choice Award, and celebrate local filmmakers under the stars.
It's time to announce our Photo Friday Winner!
The Art League of Ocean City has announced the winners of its 2026 Global Travel Photo Contest, recognizing outstanding travel photography from around the world. The fundraiser attracted 149 entries, raised more than $5,200 to support local arts programs, and the winning images will be showcased during the 2026 White Marlin Open.
Witness the incredible horseshoe crab migration in Ocean City, Maryland. Learn where to see them, why they matter, and fascinating facts about these 450-million-year-old "living fossils."
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