Topics Related to Marine Fisheries

Marine Fisheries Commission approves 2021 Coastal Habitat Protection Plan for public review

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission voted Thursday to approve the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan 2021 Amendment for public comment and advisory committee review. The overarching goal of the CHPP is long-term enhancement of coastal fisheries through habitat protection and enhancement efforts. The 2021 Amendment contains a suite of recommendations focused on achieving this goal.

Marine Fisheries Division to accept flounder carcass donations, issue Saltwater Fishing Tournament citations during recreational flounder season

The Division of Marine Fisheries will accept flounder for the Carcass Collection and Saltwater Fishing Tournament (Citation) programs during the upcoming recreational fishing season.

CHPP Steering Committee Meeting

April 21, 2021, 5pm



April 20, 2021


Agenda

CHPP Steering Committee Meeting

January 21, 2021, 6pm



January 21, 2021


Agenda

CHPP Steering Committee Meeting

October 16, 2020, 5pm



October 16, 2020


Agenda

CHPP Steering Committee Meeting

July 30, 2020, 5pm



July 30, 2020


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CHPP Steering Committee Meeting

May 11, 2020, 5pm



May 11, 2020


Agenda

Marine Fisheries Commission Quarterly Business Meeting

August 25, 2021, 10pm - August 26, 2021, 10pm
All briefing materials are included below. Meeting audio, presentations, and MFC motions are made available following the conclusion of the meeting.

Meeting Agenda (updated 8/23/2021)



MFC Public Comment - August 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Aug. 25-26 by web conference

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet by web conference Aug. 25-26. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Aug. 25 and 9 a.m. on Aug. 26.

Division of Marine Fisheries accepting applications for CARES Act II Fisheries Relief Program

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will begin accepting applications Monday, Aug. 16, for the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CARES Act II) Fisheries Relief Program. The financial assistance is available to eligible commercial fishermen and marine aquaculture operators, seafood dealers and processors, and for-hire fishing operators who can document a greater than 35% revenue loss in 2020 compared to the previous five-year average due to COVID-19.