Topics Related to Marine Fisheries

Striped Mullet FMP Amendment 2 Scoping Meeting

The Division will hold an Amendment 2 scoping period September 26-October 7, 2022 to receive public input on potential management strategies. The primary management strategy for Amendment 2 is long-term sustainable harvest in the striped mullet fishery. The scoping document outlines potential management strategies.

Striped Mullet FMP Amendment 2 Scoping Meeting

The Division will hold an Amendment 2 scoping period September 26-October 7, 2022 to receive public input on potential management strategies. The primary management strategy for Amendment 2 is long-term sustainable harvest in the striped mullet fishery. The scoping document outlines potential management strategies.

Nineteen amended, readopted fisheries rules take effect Aug. 23

Nineteen rules go into effect as of Aug. 23, including amendments pertaining to reducing shellfish lease user conflicts, repackaging foreign crab meat, and limiting certain gears on state ocean artificial reefs. The rules were amended and readopted under a state mandated periodic review schedule.

Marine Fisheries Commission swears in new commissioners, tables Estuarine Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 until November

Three new members of the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission members took the oath of office and participated in their first meeting this week.

Spotted Seatrout Stock Assessment Peer Review Workshop

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a spotted seatrout stock assessment peer review workshop Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 5046 Henderson Dr., Jacksonville.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Peer review workshop for spotted seatrout stock assessment scheduled

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a spotted seatrout stock assessment peer review workshop Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 5046 Henderson Dr., Jacksonville.

State certifies state record Red Hind

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record Red Hind (Epinephelus guttatus).

State certifies state record Cubera Snapper

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record Cubera Snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus).

Aviation gives Marine Patrol an eye in the sky

Marine Patrol Pilot Mark Daniels taxied the 2004 Cessna 182 to a runway at Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Aug. 17-18 in Jacksonville

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in-person Aug. 17-18 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 5046 Henderson Dr., Jacksonville. The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube.