FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2004 Jones Calls On Administration To Restore Fair Trade For North Carolina Shrimpers “There is strong evidence that job losses in the North Carolina shrimp industry are directly related to illegal dumping by China, Vietnam, and other countries.” Washington, D.C.- Third District Representative Walter B. Jones today […]
The following is a statement by Dr. Bill Hogarth – U.S. Commissioner to ICCAT and Director of the National Marine Fisheries Service NOAA Fisheries Developing Rule to Clarify 250 Atlantic Marlin Landing Limit We all know that Atlantic blue and white marlin populations are at very low levels, and all fishing nations need to do […]
Conservationists Make Stand with Freedom to Fish Act Washington, DC – Under the deceivingly benign banner of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), a network of federal “no-fishing zones” in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans threatens to arbitrarily deny recreational fishermen access to U.S. marine resources. In response, Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is urging […]
The Charter Vessel “Pink Snapper” Rejoins the Fleet in Carolina Beach Municipal Harbor The 42 foot Custom built Carolina Beach Charter boat was bought by Paradise Landing Marina and spent the winter in Sneads Ferry where an extensive rebuild was completed. Come join us aboard the “Pink Snapper” for the 2004 season. Bookings are availible at […]
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The Wreck of SENATEUR DUHAMEL HISTORY LNM19/42(5/13/42)–(1117); WK REPORTED, LAT 34/33/06, LONG 76/34/14W. NM20/42(1455)–BUOYED,POS. 34-33-00N, 76-36-18W, WRECK LIES 200FT 43 DEG ìFROM BUOY. F00036WD/42–RECONN SURVEY; HMS SENATEUR DUHAMEL, SHOWN AS ìHYDROGRAPHIC SIGNAL “MAST(WRECK)” ON SURVEY. POSITION SCALED FROM ìSURVEY IN LAT 34/33/05N, LONG 76/36/08W. A BUOY MARKING THE WRECK, ìLIES 350M SSW, IS SHOWN AS SIGNAL […]
Informational Public Hearings for Marine Protected Areas Scheduled The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a series of informational public hearings to collect input from area fishermen and others that may be impacted by the designation of marine protected areas (MPAs) in federal waters. The Council is considering the use of marine protected areas […]
New River Inlet & Ceder Bush Cut Survey Released A new Survey of New River Inlet and Ceder Bush Cut was released today by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Download MAPS—> New River Inlet HERE Ceder Bush Cut HERE Download Text File for Both—> HERE Read DGPS Numbers —> Read MoreNEW RIVER INLET – CEDAR […]
Dolphin/Wahoo Management Plan Approved for AtlanticNew plan will Establish Management Measures for Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery in Federal Waters The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council recently received notice that the Fishery Management Plan for Dolphin and Wahoo in the Atlantic Region has been approved by the Secretary of Commerce. The management plan, developed by […]
NOAA’S JOSEPH SCHAEFER RECEIVES 2003 PRESIDENTIAL RANK AWARD Joseph Schaefer, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman, Okla., has received the 2003 Presidential Rank Award for exceptional long-term accomplishments. He was among a group of federal senior executives recently honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. NOAA […]
