Category: SC

Excitement Heats Up for 2006 Big Rock!

Excitement Heats Up for 2006 Big Rock! March 20, 2006 – When billfish competitors begin to register for the 48th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, they’ll take their first step toward winning part of a cash purse that’s exceeded $1 million each of the past eight years. Quite a change from the original Big […]

Students refine knowledge of stateââ‚Â

Students refine knowledge of state’s coastal resources Students from Archibald Rutledge Academy in McClellanville recently enhanced their knowledge of marine resources by participating in the Carolina Coastal Discovery Marine Education Program.The S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Carolina Coastal Discovery Marine Education Program allows teachers to choose from an array of land-based and marine-based programs […]

New publication to enhance saltwater fishing identification

New publication to enhance saltwater fishing identification The S.C. Department of Natural Resources announces the availability of a new fishing guide, “Saltwater Fish N’ Limits: Get Hooked on Conservation.”The guide illustrates 19 of the most commonly caught saltwater fish species, such as tarpon, spotted sea trout, sheepshead, red drum, and southern flounder, and lists catch […]

2006 PERMITS COMING SOON

2006 PERMITS COMING SOON This system will be switched over to issue permits valid for the 2006 season (June 1, 2006 – May 31, 2007) starting in late April. Permits currently issued by this system are only valid through May 31, 2006. 2006 PERMITS COMING SOON This system will be switched over to issue permits […]

NOAA LEADS RESEARCH MISSION OF U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS’ UNDERWATER HABITATS

NOAA LEADS RESEARCH MISSION OF U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS’ UNDERWATER HABITATS March 21, 2006 — NOAA and the National Park Service will be conducting a scientific research mission on board the NOAA ship Nancy Foster from March 21 to April 2, 2006. The joint mission will explore and characterize near shore habitats (from five to 1,000 […]

Anglers and State Directors to Discuss Recreational Data; Mar 29 in Arlington, V

Anglers and State Directors to Discuss Recreational Data; Mar 29 in Arlington, VA On March 29, NOAA Fisheries Service will host a joint meeting of two key conservation partners – state fish and wildlife agency directors and members of the saltwater sportfishing community. Meeting participants will get a first look at a draft of the […]

NOAA Fisheries to Host 3rd Annual Constituent Recreational Data Review

NOAA Fisheries to Host 3rd Annual Constituent Recreational Data Review On March 28, a group of recreational anglers, for-hire captains and state partners from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and Hawaii will sit down with NOAA Fisheries Service scientists to review sportfishing catch and effort data collected in 2005. This cooperative exercise is an important […]

Council Continues Work on Snapper/Grouper Management

Council Continues Work on Snapper/Grouper Management The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council continues to move forward with snapper grouper management, discussing alternatives for issues that include the establishment of marine protected areas, stock rebuilding plans, and Individual Fishing Quotas for the commercial fishery. The Council is also developing a Fishery Ecosystem Plan and a Comprehensive […]

Treasures of NOAA’s Ark Exhibit Unveiled at Nauticus

Treasures of NOAA’s Ark Exhibit Unveiled at Nauticus On March 2, the Treasures of NOAA’s Ark exhibit was unveiled at Nauticus, the National Maritime Center in Norfolk VA. This is the same exhibit that was on display in Silver Spring, MD, during NOAA Heritage Week, February 6-10, 2006, and now is available to travel around […]

STATION CAPE CHARLES OFFICER-IN-CHARGE RECEIVES INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

STATION CAPE CHARLES OFFICER-IN-CHARGE RECEIVES INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Officer-in-Charge of Station Cape Charles, Va., is scheduled to receive the Master Chief Angela M. McShan Inspirational Leadership at an awards ceremony at Coast Guard Headquartes in Washington, D.C., tomorrow. Chief Boatswain’s Mate Heath Bradley Jones is recognized for his work in the […]