FB17-013 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: February 22, 2017 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, Ke***********@no**.gov Commercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Florida West Coast Southern Subzone […]
The Triad’s Only Boat and Fishing show opens February 24th for 3 big days. Fishing Tackle, Wakeboarding, Tubing, Seminars, Kayaks, Bass Boats, Ski Boats, Center Consoles, Pontoons, Deck Boats…. all under one roof for one weekend. This is the PERFECT time to restock the tackle box, get tips from Pro Anglers, get great deals […]
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a series of meetings to gather public comments on Reef Fish Amendment 46, which considers modifying the rebuilding timeline; commercial and recreational annual catch limits (ACLs) and annual catch targets (ACTs); recreational closed season, bag limit, and minimum size limit; and commercial trip limit. For draft […]
MOREHEAD CITY – The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission will convene for two days instead of three when it meets Feb. 15-16, at Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N. Water St., Wilmington. Under this new schedule, the business meeting will begin at noon Wednesday, Feb. 15 and at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. A public comment […]
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 30 – February 2, 2017, to discuss a number of fishery issues. The following is a summary of the Council’s actions: Data Collection The Council took final action on a Generic Amendment to modify the frequency and method of reporting for federally […]
NOAA-funded researchers developed new technology housed inside a heavy black plastic case to estimate the amount of carbonate in seawater. Mook Sea Farm in Maine is using this "black box" to monitor the acidity of the seawater pumped into the oyster hatchery. Owner Bill Mook hopes to better understand and adapt to changing ocean conditions. […]
NOAA Fisheries seeks nominations to fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, which advises the Secretary of Commerce on living marine resource matters. Committee members represent a wide spectrum of fisheries interests and serve up to two consecutive 3-year terms. Nominations are due February 6. NOAA Fisheries seeks nominations to fill vacancies on […]
