Scoping Meetings for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species NOAA Fisheries staff is presenting issues and options for amending the current FMPs at a series of public meetings. The scope of issues includes, but is not limited to: HMS tournaments, bycatch reduction (e.g., possible changes to existing time/area closures), changes to the recordkeeping and reporting for HMS […]
NOAA Scientists Hunt for “Lions” in the Atlantic Divers and deep-water fishermen along the Atlantic Coast may encounter lionfish, venomous coral reef fishes that have found their way into east coast waters. Scientists from NOAA will conduct field studies this summer to examine the status of the lionfish population and examine life history characteristics to […]
Management Measures Proposed for Bluefish Deadline for Public Comments is June 3 Proposed 2004 specifications for the Atlantic bluefish fishery were published in the Federal Register on May 19. The proposed rule specifies total allowable landings (TAL), state-by-state commercial quotas, recreational harvest limits, and recreational possession limits. The intent of the specifications is to conserve […]
BOAT SMART. BOAT SAFE AND WEAR YOUR LIFEJACKET WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH N.C. – The Coast Guard kicks off the National Safe Boating Week Campaign Saturday, May 22, continuing through May 28. Coast Guard members will be available for media interviews regarding safe boating practices at Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach, N.C., to help raise the awareness […]
FF-40-2004 PROCLAMATION RE: Flounder-Recreational Purposes-Atlantic Ocean Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at 12:01 A.M., Saturday, May 15, 2004, the following restrictions will apply to the taking of flounder for recreational purposes from the Atlantic Ocean: I. SUSPENSION OF RULE The portion of N.C. Fisheries Rules for Coastal […]
Carolina Beach Inlet Survey Released 5-18-04 Download Your Copy HERE I Marked this one up to Highlight the problem areas. See the FULL SIZE image HERE!Carolina Beach Inlet Survey Released 5-18-04 Download Your Copy HERE I Marked this one up to Highlight the problem areas. See the FULL SIZE image HERE!
IMPROVEMENTS IN HURRICANE TRACK FORECASTING WITH THE GULFSTREAM JET: A NOAA SUCCESS STORY May 17, 2004  Destructive winds, storm surge and heavy rains that produce flooding make hurricanes one of nature’s most extreme hazards. As hurricane season approaches, Americans who increasingly populate hurricane-prone areas must prepare themselves should these storms strike their community. Fortunately, […]
ONE DEAD, TWO RESCUED AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES AND SINKS ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – The Coast Guard responded to a call just after 12:15 pm, from a Good Samaritan about a capsized vessel somewhere west of Clearwater pass. No coordinates were given.. Coast Guard small boats from Station St. Petersburg and Station Sand Key, an HH-60 […]
Coast Guard Airlifts Queen Mary II Crewman PORTSMOUTH, Va. – A man was airlifted by the Coast Guard today at about 2:30 p.m. off the cruise ship Queen Mary II 125 nautical miles southeast of the North Carolina’s Outer Banks after the onboard physician diagnosed the man with internal bleeding. Jason Parra, 36, was hoisted […]
U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Extends Comment Deadline to June 4, 2004 Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy today announced that it has extended the public comment period on its Preliminary Report to June 4, 2004. The extension applies to governors and all other stakeholders. In making the announcement, the Commission underscored […]
