The recreational cobia fishing season will open May 1 in North Carolina waters with new private vessel limits and closes Dec. 31.
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Flooding, Resilience on Legislators’ Agenda
A new legislative committee is expected to push measures addressing riverine flooding and resiliency needs as numerous bills with coastal provisions advance.
Commission Amends Flounder Allocations
The state Marine Fisheries Commission has approved new allocations for southern flounder to gradually equalize differences between commercial and recreational fisheries.
New Regulations for Spot, Atlantic Croaker
New recreational bag limits for spot and Atlantic croaker will take effect April 15, and commercial spot and Atlantic croaker seasons will close beginning in December.
Coastal Habitat, Protection Webinar April 19
Hear how coastal habitats contribute to coastal protection and blue carbon storage at noon April 19 during a Coastal Habitat Learning Series webinar.
What’s on the Line: Bluefish of North Carolina
Bluefish are lightning fast with a protruding, powerful jaw full of sharp, serrated teeth known to blitz, or aggressively feed in a group, on baitfish like menhaden, anchovies and Atlantic silversides.
State Warns of Invasive Zebra Mussels
State agencies warn that recently purchased moss balls used in home aquariums are contaminated with an invasive and potentially destructive, fresh water species, zebra mussels.
Women Make Mark on NC’s Complex History
Through the centuries, women on the coast have left their imprint on North Carolina’s history, from the uncomfortable to the celebrated.
Fisheries Commission to Meet Wednesday
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission will meet online March 31 to revisit sector harvest allocations for southern flounder.
Marine Fisheries Rule Changes Now in Effect
Changes include tarpon rules and clarifications pertaining to circumstances when standard and retired standard commercial fishing license transfers are allowed.
MFC Chair Calls Special Meeting
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting has postponed its Thursday meeting, and called a special meeting to reconsider the southern flounder allocation.
Aquaculture Workshop to Focus on Gear
A free aquaculture workshop on gear management and storm preparedness is being offered online April 8 to all shellfish growers in the state.
Commission to Discuss Southern Flounder
The Marine Fisheries Commission will discuss southern flounder management during its March 18 meeting to be held online.
Dare Proposed Shellfish Lease Hearing Set
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is asking for public input on three proposed shellfish leases in Dare County April 13 during an online public hearing.
Recreational Flounder Season Starts Aug. 16
The 2021 recreational flounder season is Aug. 16-Sept. 30 for internal and ocean waters, but may change if the current Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan amendment under discussion is altered.
Get to the Bottom With Crustaceans, Shellfish
So many different crustaceans and shellfish can be found in North Carolina waters, but some species, including bay scallops and some lobsters, are lower in abundance.
