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Sand pumping anticipated to begin April 1 in Duck
According to a Wednesday update from the Town of Duck, Weeks Marine has installed the subline in anticipation of sand pumping beginning on April 1, [Read More]
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Free, two-day safety & survival training for commercial fishermen offered in Wanchese
This week, Fishing Partnership Support Services will be offering a free, two-day safety training for commercial fishermen in Wanchese. Day one of the course, “Safety [Read More]
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Various Marine Fisheries rules in effect as of Wednesday
Sixty-nine Marine Fisheries Commission rules went into effect Wednesday, including rules pertaining to marking requirements for commercial pots and trotlines; license and permit suspensions and [Read More]
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Outer Banks Surf Rider Foundation visits Washington D.C. for Coastal Recreation Hill Day
On March 8, 2023, Tamara Warren, chair of the Outer Banks Surfrider Foundation traveled to Washington D.C. for Coastal Recreation Hill Day to meet with federal [Read More]
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Public hearing scheduled for proposed shellfish leases in Dare County
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Dare County at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. The [Read More]
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Spring 2023 recreational striped bass season in Albemarle Sound Management Area closes Sunday
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries have announced that the Spring 2023 recreational striped bass season in the Albemarle Sound Management Area will close at [Read More]
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State’s leading cooperative for local seafood opens registration for two upcoming events
With 79% of North Carolinians wanting their seafood purchases to support fishing families, NC Catch, the state’s leading cooperative for local seafood, brings together consumers [Read More]
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Division of Marine Fisheries announces scoping period for spotted seatrout
The Division of Marine Fisheries is developing Amendment 1 to the N.C. Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The division will hold a public scoping [Read More]
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Recreational spring season for ocellated flounder in Atlantic Ocean will not occur in 2023
A recreational spring season for ocellated (Gulf and summer) flounder will not occur in 2023, as preliminary data from the 2022 recreational flounder season (Sept. [Read More]
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State certifies 50th North Carolina Clean Marina
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management has certified its 50th North Carolina Clean Marina. Clean Marina is a designation given to marinas that exceed minimum [Read More]