WILMINGTON, N.C. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port for North Carolina reminds vessel owners who transport passengers for hire, or are interested in this type of business operation, about the federal laws and regulations in place to ensure the safety of passengers, crews and the marine environment. A vessel operator must have proper […]
New Gretna, NJ – Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the selection of Mr. Chris Oliver to serve as the Assistant Administrator (AA) for NOAA Fisheries on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. The NOAA Fisheries AA position was one of President Trump’s appointments that was being most watched fishermen. Mr. Oliver takes control of the federal […]
MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding watermen they need to renew their commercial fishing licenses and permits by June 30 to continue fishing, or in some cases, keep their licenses. All commercial fishing licenses expire on June 30 each year. With Standard Commercial Fishing Licenses and Retired Standard […]
State expands nationwide search for head of N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries RALEIGH – State environmental officials are reopening and expanding their nationwide search for a director for the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. The position is responsible for managing North Carolina’s marine and estuarine resources. The director manages 320 full-time, seasonal and temporary employees […]
MOREHEAD CITY – North Carolina recreational anglers holding a current Coastal Recreational Fishing License may receive a survey conducted by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries in the coming months. The survey is a follow up to a previously conducted data collection in 2009. It seeks information on the economic characteristics of coastal recreational […]
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking input from the public regarding the possibility of extending the federal recreational red snapper season. The options being considered would allow recreational anglers to fish for red snapper in federal waters on additional weekend days in the summer of 2017. More Information: TPWD seeks the public’s […]
