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 […]
Coast Guard to Hold Public Meeting for the Upcoming Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Season ATLANTIC BEACH, NC — The U.S. Coast Guard, National Marine Fisheries Service and the North Carolina Marine Patrol are jointly sponsoring a public meeting November 28 in Morehead City to discuss the upcoming Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery. Commercial and recreational anglers are […]
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 […]
Pair Plucked From Sailboat CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Coast Guard rescued two people on their sail boat at 11:43 a.m. today approximately 28-miles south-east of Charleston after setting off their emergency positioning indicating radio beacon because of the rough weather. Terence Snyder, 58, and Caryn Melvin, 47, both residents of Black Mountain, N.C., were on […]
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 […]
COAST GUARD HOISTS TWO TO SAFETY PORTSMOUTH, Va. – A Coast Guard helicopter hoisted two men to safety after their boat became disabled off Oyster, Va. Saturday evening. Coast Guard controllers at Station Cape Charles received a cell phone call from the men at about 6:30 p.m. reporting their 16-foot boat was disabled and they […]
