Press Releases
Division of Marine Fisheries offices closed to the public; fishing license sales continue by phone and mail
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries offices are closed to the public until further notice, based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Marine Fisheries accepting comments on two diamondback terrapin management areas; Southern Regional Advisory Committee will meet by teleconference on April 8
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comments on two proposed diamondback terrapin management areas in the southern coastal area of the state, where fishermen will be required to use turtle excluders in crab pots.
Marine Fisheries Commission reopens application period for advisory committees
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission has reopened the application period for its two regional committees.
CANCELLED: Public hearings on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret and Pender counties
Three public hearings on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret and Pender counties have been cancelled based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19
New oyster harvest control measures implemented
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/proclamation-ss-02-2020New oyster harvest control measures will go into effect this spring in North Carolina state waters.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Fisheries Division changes public listening method for Eligibility Board meeting
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has changed the way the public can listen to the Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board teleconference
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled on Carteret County shellfish lease proposals
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County on April 15 at 6 p.m.
Public hearing scheduled on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. March 26 at the Sneads Ferry Branch Public Library, 1330 N.C. Highway 210, Sneads Ferry.
2020 recreational flounder season announced
Division of Marine Fisheries Director Steve Murphey has announced that the 2020 recreational flounder season will be Aug. 16 through Sept. 30 for internal and ocean waters of the state.
Marine Fisheries Commission adopts Blue Crab Plan Amendment
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission approved measures to end overfishing and achieve sustainable harvest with the adoption of the Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 at its meeting last week
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