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Division of Marine Fisheries’ spending plan for CARES Act relief gets federal approval
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ spending plan for federal CARES Act fisheries assistance has been approved by NOAA Fisheries. The state now awaits notification from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission that the $5.4 million has been awarded.
Division of Marine Fisheries reminds gill net fishermen of observer requirements; staff will monitor fishery from state boats due to COVID-19
The commercial flounder season opens soon, and the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding gill net fishermen that one of the conditions for the Estuarine Gill Net Permit (EGNP) is to allow division staff to observe gill net operations.
Division of Marine Fisheries license sales through Wilmington office closed Friday
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries license sales through the Department of Environmental Quality’s Wilmington Regional Office will be closed Friday, Sept. 11.
Marine Fisheries Commission seeks advisers
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to sit on various fisheries advisory committees.
REMINDER: Public hearing scheduled for Onslow County shellfish lease proposals; Public asked to sign-up to speak; online comment form added
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by webinar on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board to meet
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet by teleconference at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 20.
Division of Marine Fisheries, Wildlife Resources Commission release striped bass stock reports
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission this week released two recently completed striped bass assessment reports.
Division of Marine Fisheries license sales through Washington office closed for two days
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries license sales through the Department of Environmental Quality’s Washington Regional Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Aug. 27-28
Marine Fisheries Commission looks at curbing user conflicts associated with shellfish leases
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission took steps toward addressing user conflicts associated with shellfish leases at its meeting Thursday
Marine Fisheries to issue North Carolina Saltwater Fishing Tournament citations for flounder; Recreational flounder season starts Sunday
The Division of Marine Fisheries will issue North Carolina Saltwater Fishing Tournament citations for flounder catches that weigh 5 pounds or more during the recreational flounder season, which begins Sunday.
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