The state Marine Fisheries Commission will meet at 9 a.m. May 20 by web conference to hear updates on the southern flounder and shrimp fishery management plans.
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$5.2M in Relief Awarded to Fishing Industry
More than $5.2 million in financial assistance was awarded to those eligible in fishing industries who sustained income losses in the spring of 2020 due to COVID-19.
New Nursery Area Rules Effective Saturday
Nine special secondary nursery areas have been reclassified with associated changes affecting gill net attendance requirements in select waters.
Anglers Can Donate Fish Carcasses to Science
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries reminds fishers that they can donate fish carcasses to science at one of seven freezer sites along the coast.
Rawls to be First Female NC Fisheries Director
Kathy Rawls becomes the Division of Marine Fisheries director Saturday, the first woman to head the agency.
Groups Update NC Oyster Restoration Plan
An ongoing collaborative effort to restore N.C. oysters promises environmental, economic benefits, officials said Tuesday as updates to the plan were unveiled.
Efforts On to Rebuild NC’s Oyster Population
Numerous factors contributed to the decline of North Carolina’s oyster population over the past 100 years, but building new oyster reefs is part of the ongoing restoration.
Fisheries Makes Changes to Citation Program
The state Division of Marine Fisheries announced several changes to its saltwater fishing tournament criteria that go into effect May 1.
New Shellfish Permit Geared for Restoration
The Division of Marine Fisheries has created a new type of shellfish permit that allows oysters grown on leases to be used in habitat restoration.
Brunswick Shellfish Lease Hearing May 25
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is holding a public hearing 6 p.m. May 25 on a proposed shellfish lease in Brunswick County.
Black Sea Bass Season to Open May 15
The recreational black sea bass fishing season is set to open May 15 in both federal and state waters north of Cape Hatteras.
Pender County Shellfish Leases Hearing Set
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is holding at 6 p.m. May 18 a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Pender County.
Sea Grant Publishes Seafood Guide
Barry Nash, N.C. Sea Grant’s seafood marketing specialist, has compiled a free online guide about the commercial seafood industry.
Onslow Proposed Shellfish Lease Meeting Set
An online public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 11.
Kingfish Not Always Known By Royal Titles
Sea mullet, whiting, roundhead, hard head, hake — the three species of kingfish in North Carolina waters are known by numerous names, not all befitting a king.
Roanoke River Striped Bass Season to Open
The 2021 striped bass harvest season opens Saturday to April 16 in the lower river zone of Roanoke River Management Area and from April 24–30 in the upper river zone,
