The Division of Marine Fisheries has been hosting a series of public outreach meetings this past week to provide updates and gather input on the development and implementation of an automated system that will be used to schedule observer trips for the estuarine-anchored gill-net fishery in North Carolina. The last of the five meetings will [...] Fishing |  Full Article

Ocracoke Preservation Society is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Ocracoke Working Waterman’s Festival on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum. Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the [...] Fishing |  Full Article

NOAA has released the 2022 Status of Stocks report, providing a snapshot of the more than 490 fish stocks managed by NOAA Fisheries. Maintaining sustainable fisheries contributes significantly to the U.S. economy, provides important recreational opportunities and helps meet the growing challenge of increasing the nation’s seafood supply. In 2022, U.S. fisheries data revealed that [...] Fishing |  Full Article

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to sit on the Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee. The committee will assist the division in developing Amendment 2 to the N.C. Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan. The division will hold an in-person workshop-style meeting that [...] Fishing |  Full Article

The Division of Marine Fisheries is hosting a series of public outreach meetings to provide updates and gather input on the development and implementation of an automated system that will be used to schedule observer trips for the estuarine-anchored gill-net fishery in North Carolina. The Division is working with the N.C. Department of Information Technology [...] Fishing |  Full Article

Researchers, managers, growers, harvesters, restaurateurs, restoration practitioners, state legislators, educators and others invested in protecting and restoring the state’s oyster resources will meet in Raleigh to share recent accomplishments and encourage future work. The two-day workshop, “N.C. Oyster Summit: Resilient Coasts for Future Roasts,” and a legislative reception are to take place May 9-10 in [...] Fishing |  Full Article

From the evening of April 23 through the afternoon of April 27, parking availability will be limited at Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Oregon Inlet public boat ramps during a project to place permanent pavement markings in the parking lot. Visitors should use caution while maneuvering boat trailers in and out of the work zone. The [...] Fishing |  Full Article

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries began renewing commercial fishing, seafood dealer, and for-hire licenses and permits today. The Division has mailed renewal packets to current license and permit holders that include an application and a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope. Renewals may be completed by mail, dropbox, or in person by appointment. Drop boxes and appointments [...] Fishing |  Full Article

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is conducting a survey to collect information and input to improve its engagement strategies. Members of the public are invited to click here to complete the survey. Licensed coastal fishermen who have an email on file will receive an email inviting them to participate in the survey, as well. The Division [...] Fishing |  Full Article