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Marine Fisheries Recreational Water Quality
Water quality swimming advisory lifted for ocean-side site in Dare County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at an ocean-side site in Dare County.
Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Dare County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Dare County.
Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for sound-side rivers in Pamlico, Craven and Beaufort Counties
The precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Hurricane Ian is now lifted for all coastal waters including estuarine rivers.
Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Dare County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Dare County.
Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Dare County
An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Dare County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.
Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for ocean and sound waters, with exception of a few areas in Dare County
The precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Hurricane Ian is now lifted for coastal waters, except for one sound-side and one ocean-side site in Dare County.
Commercial flounder season closing Oct. 6 in Pound Net Southern Management Area; trip limit established for pound nets in Northern and Central Management Areas
The commercial flounder season will close Oct. 6 in the Pound Net Southern Management Area. Additionally, a flounder trip limit is established for the Pound Net Northern and Central Management Areas.
State officials advise against swimming in coastal waters impacted by Hurricane Ian
State recreational water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in North Carolina coastal waters affected by Hurricane Ian.