Press Releases Sign-up for NCDEQ Press Releases here Division/Office - Any -Air QualityCoastal ManagementCoastal ReserveEnergy, Mineral and Land ResourcesEnvironmental Assistance and Customer ServiceLand and Water StewardshipMarine FisheriesMarine Fisheries Recreational Water QualityMitigation ServicesNCDEQWaste ManagementWater InfrastructureWater Resources Search Press Releases New aquaculture permit conditions facilitate cultivation of more finfish species January 12, 2022 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has modified aquaculture permit conditions to facilitate the cultivation of more finfish species in upland facilities by exempting these operations from size and possession limits. Upcoming southern flounder meetings converted to web conference only January 3, 2022 Due to increased cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina, three upcoming Marine Fisheries Commission advisory committee meetings will be held by web conference only. Division of Marine Fisheries reminds public of listening session, advisory committee meetings on Draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 December 22, 2021 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold an online listening session about the Draft Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 on Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. Division of Marine Fisheries opens public comment period on Southern Flounder Fishery Management December 15, 2021 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on proposed management to implement comprehensive, long-term measures to achieve sustainable harvest in the southern flounder fishery. MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for Onslow County shellfish lease proposals December 15, 2021 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for Carteret County shellfish lease proposals December 15, 2021 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8. Marine Fisheries reminds public of blue crab harvest closure December 13, 2021 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding the public of the annual blue crab harvest closures. Fisheries ask public to report cold stunned trout December 3, 2021 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries wants to remind the public to report any cold stunned spotted seatrout they may see in North Carolina coastal waters. North Carolina certifies new state record red hind December 1, 2021 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has certified a new state record red hind. MEDIA ADVISORY: Division of Marine Fisheries schedules interjurisdictional plan advisory committee workshop November 30, 2021 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a workshop via web conference on Dec. 8 to review the draft Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for Interjurisdictional Fisheries with the plan advisory committee. Commercial spot and croaker closures begin in December; 50-fish recreational bag limits remain in place November 29, 2021 Commercial season closures for spot and for croaker will begin on different dates in December. MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for Pender County shellfish lease proposals November 22, 2021 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Pender County at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13. MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for New Hanover County shellfish lease proposal November 22, 2021 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on a proposed shellfish lease in New Hanover County at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5. Marine Fisheries Commission selects Shrimp management options and approves CHPP November 19, 2021 The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission selected their preferred management options for the draft Shrimp Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 during their November business meeting. MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Nov. 17-19 in Emerald Isle November 1, 2021 The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in-person Nov. 17-19 at the Islander Hotel & Resort, 102 Islander Dr, Emerald Isle. The commission office will also livestream the meeting online. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Current page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Next page ›› Last page Last »