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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
State to Review Small Mesh Gill Net Regulations
The Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality has directed the Division of Marine Fisheries to conduct a thorough review of the regulations governing the use of small mesh gill nets in North Carolina fisheries
MEDIA ADVISORY: Meeting agenda modified due to forecasted inclement weather
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission has modified its agenda for this week’s meeting due to forecasted inclement weather.
Division of Marine Fisheries to begin survey of shrimp trawl fishermen
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will begin contacting shrimp trawl and skimmer trawl vessel operators in the coming weeks for a survey about the types of gear they use
Marine Fisheries Commission seeks applicants for Shellfish Cultivation Lease Review Committee
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking applicants for a new Shellfish Cultivation Lease Review Committee that will hear appeals of agency decisions regarding shellfish leases
MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Feb. 19-21 in New Bern
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet Feb. 19-21 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 South Front St., New Bern
Marine Fisheries Commission seeks advisers
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen and scientists to advise them on various fisheries issues.
Recreational black sea bass season north of Cape Hatteras opens Feb. 1
The recreational black sea bass fishing season will open Feb. 1 in federal and North Carolina waters north of Cape Hatteras.
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. March 26.
Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program sinks tugboat off Dare County
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program, in partnership with the Oregon Inlet Artificial Reef Committee, sank the first of three tugboats off the coast of Pea Island on Monday.
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