FISHERIES OF THE UNITED STATES, 2003 This publication is a preliminary report for 2003 on commercial and recreational fisheries of the United States with landings from the U.S. territorial seas, the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and on the high seas. This annual report provides timely answers to frequently asked questions. HOT OFF THE PRESS! […]
MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION SEEKS ADVISORS CONCERNING DOGFISH FISHERYMOREHEAD CITY The Chairman of the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission, Jimmy Johnson, announces that the Commission is looking for interested individuals to serve as advisors on a committee dealing with the North Carolina spiny dogfish shark fishery. The committee, called the Dogfish Compliance Advisory Panel, will review […]
Council Meeting Rescheduled for Pawley’s Island, South CarolinaThe South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has rescheduled its meeting in Pawleys Island, South Carolina for October 24-28, 2004. The meeting scheduled earlier in September was postponed due to the threat of Hurricane Jeanne. The South Atlantic Council is responsible for fisheries management off the coasts of NC, […]
UNC-W to study 4WD vehicle use and its effects on rare species at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area WILMINGTON – Researchers at the University of North Carolina Wilmington have begun work on a comprehensive study of four-wheel-drive vehicle use and its effects on rare species at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. The current study began […]
NOAA’s Strategic Plan – Updated for FY 2005-FY 2010 This Strategic Plan establishes the goals for NOAA and the approaches we take to ensure accountability for results. The Plan guides our management decisions and provides a consistent framework for Line Office and cross-organizational plans, initiatives, and performance measures. As a Federal government agency within the […]
NOAA GIVES U.S. WINTER OUTLOOK Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today announced that a number of climate conditions will influence the winter weather across the United States from December through February. NOAA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The NOAA 2004-2005 Winter Outlook calls for above-average temperatures in Alaska, […]
Fifth Coast Guard District LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS Coastal Waters From Shrewsbury River, New Jersey to Little River, South Carolina MONTHLY EDITION October 05, 2004 Download YOUR copy HERE Fifth Coast Guard District LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS Coastal Waters From Shrewsbury River, New Jersey to Little River, South Carolina MONTHLY EDITION October 05, 2004 Download […]
MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION SEEKS ADVISORS CONCERNING DOGFISH FISHERYMOREHEAD CITY – The Chairman of the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission, Jimmy Johnson, announces that the Commission is looking for interested individuals to serve as advisors on a committee dealing with the North Carolina spiny dogfish shark fishery. The committee, called the Dogfish Compliance Advisory Panel, will […]
2004 U.S. Landfalling Storms Figure 2 displays the U.S. landfalling storms for the 2004 hurricane season as of September 30. Figure 2: Tropical cyclones making US landfall (TS Bonnie, Category 4 Hurricane Charley, Category 2 Hurricane Frances, TS Gaston, TS Hermine, Category 3 Hurricane Ivan and Category 3 Hurricane Jeanne). Alex did not technically make […]
SANCTUARY PILOT PROGRAM ALLOWS HOOK AND LINE FISHING FOR BALLYHOO The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, today announced the availability of permits allowing fishermen to use hook and line to catch ballyhoo in three Sanctuary Preservation Areas. NOAA is an agency of the U.S. Department Commerce. The […]
