Gillnet Fishing During the Right Whale Calving Season This is a notice that NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published in the Federal Register on November 15, 2006, two rules addressing gillnet fishing in the Southeast U.S. during the right whale calving season: a proposed rule, consisting of permanent measures, and an emergency rule, consisting […]
NOAA Seeks Public Review of Information on State Trawl Fisheries’ Interactions with Sea Turtles NOAA Fisheries is inviting the public to review information characterizing Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico state trawl fisheries, to support the Strategy for Sea Turtle Conservation in Relation to Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fisheries. The goal of this review is […]
NOAA to Consider Updated Designations of Essential Fish Habitat for Tunas, Sharks, Swordfish and Billfish NOAA Fisheries has determined that some Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) information in its Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan may need to be updated. An environmental impact statement will be prepared to examine management alternatives for revising […]
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Addresses Councils on Overfishing Issues At a November 1, 2006 appearance before the Regional Fishery Management Council Chairs, Executive Directors, and new members, Deputy Secretary of Commerce David A. Sampson acknowledged the important role of the Councils and expressed his appreciation for the challenging task of managing our Nation’s living marine […]
General Category 3 Fish Bag Limit Extended and Restricted Fishing Days waived for November The daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit for vessels fishing under the General category quota has been raised to 3 large medium or giant BFT (73 inches or greater) per vessel per day/trip for the month of November. In addition […]
FINAL RESULTS FOR 2006 FALL BRAWL 152 boats fished. 52 boats weighed fish in 2 days and 26 places were paid. Standing Weight Boat Capt. State 1 24.75 ** $ Reel Pursuit Charly Fasssen NC 2 24.6 ** $ Twister Patrick Bryant NC 3 24.3 ** Final Approach James Demyan NC 4 23.45 $ Bank […]
General Category 3 Fish Bag Limit Extended and Restricted Fishing Days waived for November The daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit for vessels fishing under the General category quota has been raised to 3 large medium or giant BFT (73 inches or greater) per vessel per day/trip for the month of November. In addition […]
NOAA Seeks Nominations for Atlantic HMS Panel; Deadline Nov 27 NOAA Fisheries is seeking nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advisory Panel. Recreational and commercial fishing interests, the conservation community, and the scientific community are represented on this panel. NOAA Fisheries consults with the Advisory Panel when preparing and implementing Fishery Management Plans […]
Protected Species Workshops to Cover Safe Handling, Release and Identification NOAA Fisheries has scheduled a series of Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops for November and December 2006. Participation is these workshops is mandatory for vessel owners and operators who use bottom longline, pelagic longline, or shark gillnet gear, and have also been […]
Notice of Final Rule for Amendment 13C to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (FMP) CHANGES INTENDED TO REDUCE HARVESTS, END OVERFISHING AND ACHIEVE OPTIMUM YIELD NOAA Fisheries Service has published a final rule in the Federal Register implementing the approved regulatory actions in Amendment 13C to […]
