NMFS Solicits Proposals for MAFMC 2013 Research Set-Aside Program

NMFS Solicits Proposals for MAFMC 2013 Research Set-Aside Program   The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced that it is accepting proposals under the Mid-Atlantic Council’s Research Set-Aside (RSA) Program for research activities to be conducted in 2013.  Applications must be received by NMFS on or before 5 p.m. EST on April 2, 2012.   […]

Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting Set for Morehead City

Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting Set for Morehead City MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet Feb. 22-24 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, 3505 Arendell St. Morehead City.   The meeting is open to the public.   The commission is slated to consider recommendations from a Committee to Define a Commercial Fisherman. […]

NOAA Honors Fishery Management Councils

NOAA Honors Fishery Management Councils On January 30, 2012, NOAA and NOAA Fisheries honored the eight fishery management councils for their role in shaping the science-based management of U.S. fisheries and the historic milestone to be achieved this year with the implementation of annual catch limits on all federally managed fisheries. These eight councils and […]