Division of Marine Fisheries Contacts

For general information or questions, call 1-800-682-2632.

View the list of biologist contacts by species

News and Information
 NamePhone
Public Information OfficerPatricia Smith252-515-5528
800-682-2632
Director's Office
 NamePhone
DirectorKathy Rawls252-515-5520
Deputy DirectorMichael Loeffler252-515-5520
Executive Assistant for Councils  
(SAFMC)		Trish Murphey252-515-5523
Special Assistant for Councils  
(ASMFC, MAFMC)		Chris Batsavage252-515-5522
Marine Fisheries CommissionJesse Bissette252-515-5530
Rulemaking CoordinatorCatherine Blum252-515-5520
Administrative AssistantHope Wade252-515-5520
Program Contacts
 NamePhone
Artificial ReefsJordan Byrum252-515-5481
Citation ProgramAmanda Macek252-515-5537
800-682-2632
Commercial StatisticsAlan Bianchi252-515-5546
800-682-2632
Fisheries Management Section ChiefJason Rock252-515-5639
800-682-2632
HabitatCharlie Deaton252-515-5485
800-682-2632
Human ResourcesBarbara Byrd252-515-5463
800-682-2632
Information TechnologyStephanie McInerny252-515-5501
800-682-2632
License InformationStacy Tripp800-682-2632
Marine Mammal StrandingsVicky Thayer252-241-5119
Marine PatrolSee Marine Patrol District Contact Information
Permitting - Pound NetsPound.nets@deq.nc.gov
Permitting - Scientific and Educational ActivitySEAP@deq.nc.gov
Permitting - Weekend Trawling for Live ShrimpWTLS@deq.nc.gov
Protected SpeciesBarbie L. Byrd252-515-5624
Recreational StatisticsJeff Moore252-515-5541
Recreational Water QualityErin Bryan-Millush252-515-5613
Shellfish — Closures (Bacteriological)Shannon Jenkins252-515-5611
Shellfish Lease ProgramMarla Chuffo252-515-5480
Tag Returns and ProclamationsDebbie Manley252-515-5534
WebsiteMichelle Brodeur252-515-5529
800-682-2632