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Marine Fisheries asks public to report Blue Land Crab sightings
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is asking people to please be on the lookout for blue land crabs, Cardisoma guanhumi, and to report sightings. [Read More]
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Marine Fisheries Commission seeks advisers
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to sit on various fisheries advisory committees. Two [Read More]
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Albemarle Regional Health Services reminds community members about the importance of preventing recreational water related illnesses
Recreational Water Related Illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs or chemicals found in water bodies such as swimming pools, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, estuaries and [Read More]
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Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for all ocean-side and Pamlico River sites, advisory issued at sound-side site in Dare County
State officials have lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia more waters, but a few areas remain under advisory. Also, [Read More]
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Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for most ocean and sound waters, a few areas remain under advisory
State officials lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia in most ocean and sound-side waters of the state on Wednesday, [Read More]
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State certifies new state record Red Hind
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record Red Hind (Epinephelus guttatus). Christopher Rocci of Morehead City caught the 10-pound, 2.4-ounce [Read More]
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Sanoa Dempfle-Olin, Levi Slawson victorious in pumping conditions at WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico
On Sunday, Sanoa Demfple-Olin (CAN) and Levi Slawson (USA) emerged victorious at the World Surf League (WSL) WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico, a [Read More]
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State officials advise against swimming in coastal waters impacted by Tropical Storm Idalia
State recreational water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in North Carolina coastal waters from Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk south [Read More]
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Opening day spectacle sets the standard at WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico
A magical opening day at the World Surf League (WSL) WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico, a North America Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000, to [Read More]
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Marine Fisheries Commission hears need for striped bass harvest moratorium in Albemarle Sound
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries will implement adaptive management with a harvest moratorium in the Albemarle Sound Management Area. Despite recent management actions [Read More]