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....
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...
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,...
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...