New River Inlet & Ceder Bush Cut Survey Released A new Survey of New River Inlet and Ceder Bush Cut was released today by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Download MAPS—> New River Inlet HERE Ceder Bush Cut HERE Download Text File for Both—> HERE Read DGPS Numbers —> Read MoreNEW RIVER INLET – CEDAR […]
NOAA’S JOSEPH SCHAEFER RECEIVES 2003 PRESIDENTIAL RANK AWARD Joseph Schaefer, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman, Okla., has received the 2003 Presidential Rank Award for exceptional long-term accomplishments. He was among a group of federal senior executives recently honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. NOAA […]
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to Meet in Alexandria, Virginia The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet at the Old Town Holiday Inn Select, 480 King Street, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia on January 20-22, 2004. During the meeting, the Council’s Demersal Committee will convene with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup and Black […]
2004 King Mackerel Tournament List Admin Note: To Print This List…..Go To…..”News To Go” in the Left Hand Menu under “News” PLEASE CONTACT any King Mackerel Tournament that you plan on fishing. This list is subject to change! May 28-30, 200424th ANNUAL SWANSBORO ROTARY CLUB’S MEMORIAL DAY BLUEWATER/KING MACKEREL TOURNAMENTSwansboro, NCJim Davis 252-422-9100 swansbororotary.com June 4 – 6, 2004FRANTIC […]
Turtle-friendly Gear and Techniques Reduce Interactions up to 90 Percent for Some Species The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced today it has developed new technology to help fishermen reduce accidental capture and harm to endangered sea turtles. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries), in cooperation with fishermen and private industry, has completed […]
~Minimize beachfront lighting during the sea turtle nesting season by turning off, shielding, or redirecting lights. ~Close blinds and draperies in oceanfront rooms at night during the nesting season to keep indoor lighting from reaching the beach. ~Do not construct campfires on the beach. Sea turtle hatchlings are known to be attracted to the light […]
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals for Conservation Projects Under Stewardship Grant Program The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service announced today it is seeking proposals for private lands conservation funding through its Private Stewardship Grants Program. About $7.1 million is available to support on-the-ground conservation efforts on private lands through this […]
RED TIDE TO BLAME FOR INCREASE IN MANATEE DEATHS IN 2003 FWC Biologists Release 2003 Manatee Mortality Data St. Petersburgâ€â€ÂÂÂBiologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI) have confirmed that, based on 2003 necropsy (non-human autopsy) reports, 380 manatees died in state waters this year. Of these, 98 are […]
ASMFC Releases Atlantic Herring PID for Public Comment States Schedule Hearings for February Washington, DC – The Commission’s Atlantic Herring Section approved the Public Information Document (PID) for Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for public review and comment. Initially developed in response to increased effort in the inshore Gulf of Maine […]
ASMFC Launches New Website www.asmfc.org Washington, DC – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission announces the launch of its new website at www.asmfc.org. Come visit our new species, fisheries research and habitat pages; participate in discussion forums on fisheries management, law enforcement and protected species; provide your input on proposed management measures; or just […]
