Gear Modifications Proposed for the Virginia Pound Net Fishery to Protect Sea Turtles A new proposed rule would require that any offshore pound net leader in an identified area of Virginia waters of the mainstem Chesapeake Bay during May 6 – July 15 be modified in order to protect sea turtles. Existing regulations prohibit the […]
COAST GUARD RESPONDS TO OIL SPILL IN THE DELAWARE BAY ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.- The Coast Guard, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are working together to clean up an oil spill that occurred early this morning. The crewman onboard the tug Liberty notified the Coast […]
NOAA Reopens Scoping on Striped Bass Fishing in the EEZ; Public Invited to Comment NOAA Fisheries Service is seeking additional public comments on a preliminary draft analysis document containing Federal management options to open the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to striped bass fishing, as recommended by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). The stock […]
AVOID fish that are HIGH in mercury: Most fish are good to eat and good for youâ€â€ÂÂÂhigh in protein and other nutrients, and low in fat. But some kinds of fish contain high amounts of mercury, which can cause health problems in people, especially children. People should avoid eating those fish. To help you make […]
U.S. Coast Guard Produces New Safety Brochure Children and Personal Watercraft The U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of Boating Safety has recently produced a new safety brochure titled “Children and Personal Watercraft” that is now available to the public. This brochure places the essential information that parents and/or adult supervisors of children need to know before […]
NOAA ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2006 ENVIRONMENTAL HERO AWARDSNational Award Program Recognizes Individuals, Groups Protecting Environment April 21, 2006  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration presented its Environmental Hero Award to nine individuals and one organization this year. Given in conjunction with Earth Day celebrations, the award honors NOAA volunteers for their “tireless efforts to […]
MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION TO MEET APRIL 27 & 28 MOREHEAD CITY- The Marine Fisheries Commission will meet April 27-28 at the Wilmington Hilton Riverfront Hotel in Wilmington, NC. The meeting is open to the public. On April 26, the commission will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. at the same location to discuss any […]
RIVER HERRING Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at 6:00 P.M., Monday, April 24, 2006, the following restrictions will apply to the harvest of river herring:I. SEASONThe season for harvest of river herring in the Chowan River Herring Management Area by pound net is closed. No person or […]
Marine Fisheries Commission Sea Mullet Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee The Marine Fisheries Commission Sea Mullet Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee (AC) will convene on Thursday, May 4, at 6 p.m. The AC will meet in Room B204, Administration Building, Craven County Community College, New Bern. The committee will receive a presentation on a description […]
Kevin M. McMaster Sentenced to 25 Months in Federal Prison For Selling Federally-Protected Wildlife Valued at More Than $200,000A Pennsylvania man who sold more than $200,000 worth of endangered species’ parts, hides and mounts through his website and retail shop in Port St. Lucie, Florida, was sentenced 25 months in prison today by a federal […]
