Weekly Update: December 30, 2024

Oyster and Clam FMP Public Comment   The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is recommending phasing out mechanical clam harvest (clam kicking) and closing large areas to mechanical oyster harvest in their latest oyster and clam fishery management plan (FMP) update....

Weekly Update: December 16, 2024

Atlantic Striped Bass, Yet Another Discard Fishery   The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board meets today (December 16th) from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Although North Carolina does not really have an Atlantic...

Weekly Update: December 09, 2024

MAFMC Meeting This Week   The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) meets this week in Annapolis, Maryland.    Date/Time: Tuesday, December 10th – Thursday, December 12th   Location: The Westin Annapolis at 100 Westgate Circle,...

Weekly Update: December 02, 2024

    SAFMC Meeting This Week in NC   The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) meets in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina this week.   Date/Time: Monday, December 2, 2024 – Friday, December 6, 2024   Location: Lumina on...