NOAA FISHERIES ANNOUNCES JOINT HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES AND BILLFISH ADVISORY PANEL MEETING The National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) will hold a joint meeting of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) and Billfish Advisory Panels (AP) on March 21-23, 2005, in Silver Spring, MD (69 FR 52235, August 25, 2004). The intent of this meeting […]
Risks to Boaters Highest in Winter WASHINGTON – Recreational boaters face the highest risk of dying in boating accidents during the winter months according to the most recent U.S. Coast Guard statistics, though fewer accidents occur during those months. Nearly one quarter of all boating accidents reported in November and December 2003 resulted in a […]
RIGHT WHALES NOW CALVING OFF THE COAST OF FLORIDA North Atlantic right whales have been spotted off Jacksonville Beach recently, according to researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The only known calving ground for the right whale is located off the coasts of Florida and Georgia. From December through March, pregnant […]
NOAA’s NEW FISHERIES SURVEY VESSEL TO EMBARK ON MAIDEN VOYAGE NOAA’s newest ship, Oscar Dyson, is on its maiden voyage and is scheduled to transit the Panama Canal on Feb. 19. Oscar Dyson is NOAA’s first newly constructed fisheries survey vessel in more than 25 years. The transit is a significant milestone for NOAA and […]
Opportunity for Public Comment on Enhancement of the Initial Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) The public has been invited to comment on the implementation and development of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). The IOOS is a sustained network of sensors on buoys, ships, satellites, underwater vehicles, and other platforms that routinely supply the […]
Full Color Version of U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Report Now Online; Appendix 6, Review of U.S. Ocean and Coastal Law, Also Available The full color version of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy’s final report, An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century, is now available electronically on the Ocean Commission Web site. This full […]
NOAA and Recreational Fishing Partners Announce a New Strategic Plan With the advice and counsel of its many recreational and fishing partners, NOAA has developed a strategic plan that defines a common vision for the future of recreational fisheries and a strategy to achieve that vision. Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Dr. Bill Hogarth and recreational […]
COAST GUARD RECOGNIZES HEROISM DURING TRAGIC TANKER EXPLOSION ATLANTIC CITY – Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City and Group Atlantic City are being recognized for their heroism in the Coast Guard’s response to a chemical tanker explosion off the coast of Virginia in a ceremony that will be held tomorrow at […]
“Save Our Inlets” Meeting 3-3-05 at the Swansboro Rotory Club at 7pm “Save Our Inlets” is sponsored by the Onslow Bay Saltwater Fishing Club and the Tideland News. The expanded area now covers the endangered Inlets from Bogue to Carolina Beach. As a result of this expanded effort, U. S. Congressman Mike McIntyre and N. […]
2005 Permits Coming Soon Permits for the 2005 Fishing year (June 1, 2005 – May 31, 2006) will be available in early May. If you held a 2004 Fishing Year permit, which is valid through May 31, 2005, you will be receiving a renewal notice in the mail. If you have any permitting questions please […]
