Red Snapper Fishery Remains Closed in South Atlantic Additional regulations to end overfishing and restore stock approved for review by Secretary of Commerce The red snapper fishery remains closed to both commercial and recreational fishermen throughout federal waters (3 to 200 miles offshore) in the South Atlantic region. Measures taken by the South […]
Safety zone established for bridge work in N.C. FORT MACON, N.C. – The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone Sunday evening on the waters of the Intracoastal Waterway near Surf City, N.C. The safety zone will be in place from Sunday night to Monday morning for the safety of mariners on navigable waters […]
Grant Money Available for Recreational Boating Infrastructure MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting proposals for the Boating Infrastructure Grant, or BIG, Program for federal fiscal year 2011. BIG is a grant program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that reimburses up to 75 percent of projects […]
Council Approves Measures to End Overfishing of Red Snapper Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved an amendment to address overfishing of red snapper and rebuild the South Atlantic stock during its meeting in Orlando earlier today. Measures include a continuation of the closure of the red snapper fishery for both […]
