The spring Gulf and summer flounder season will not take place this year to prevent the potential harvest of southern flounder, which is overfished.
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Marine Fisheries Commission to consider two rule changes
The three-day meeting set for Feb. 22-24 is to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern Riverfront and streamed online.
Commercial fishing resource funding committees to meet
The committees will hear an update from Division of Marine Fisheries staff and hold a discussion on request for proposals.
Pender proposed shellfish leases hearing March 15
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is holding the in-person hearing at Topsail Beach Town Hall and online via WebEx.
Hearing Feb. 28 for 10 proposed Onslow shellfish leases
The meeting will be held in-person at the Holly Ridge Community Room, 404 Sound Road, and online.
Online training on fisheries science begins Feb. 28
“Introductory Fisheries Science for NC Fishers” is geared toward saltwater anglers and those in the wild-capture and farm-raised seafood industries and is offered weekly on six consecutive Tuesday nights through April 4.
Division, maritime museum to host fisheries history talks
David Bennett, curator of Maritime History for the Maritime Museum system, will give presentations with Division of Marine Fisheries staff on hand.
Division of Marine Fisheries launches social media accounts
Officials said interest and engagement on the division’s posts warranted creating dedicated accounts to allow more frequent, targeted information and outreach.
Maritime Museum readies for February activities
The N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort is gearing up for February by offering educational programs for all ages.
Comment period extended for NC incidental take permit
The public comment period will now end Feb. 22 on the state’s incidental take permit application and conservation plan to address sturgeon and sea turtle interactions in the state’s estuarine anchored gill net fishery.
State sets hearing on proposed Carteret shellfish leases
The Division of Marine Fisheries is holding an in-person public hearing Morehead City on 17 proposed shellfish leases.
Marine Fisheries certifies white grunt as new state record
Logan Ennis of Red Oak caught the 4-pound, 13.6-ounce fish near the 14 Buoy off Morehead City.
NC’s incidental take permit comment period opens
The 30-day public comment period began Thursday on the state’s incidental take permit application and conservation plan to address sturgeon and sea turtle interactions in the state’s estuarine anchored gill net fishery.
Marine Fisheries advisory committees to meet
Committees are to discuss the fundamentals of stock assessments and receive an update on Draft Supplement A to the Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1.
New size limits for striped bass in Albemarle Sound area
The new size limits go into effect Jan. 1 for the Albemarle-Roanoke striped bass stock.
State asks public to report cold-stunned spotted seatrout
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries officials remind the public to report any cold-stunned spotted seatrout they may see in coastal waters.
