Scientific Uncertainty Abundance vs Stock Status Last week we highlighted the high variability in estimates of Speckled Trout abundance from one stock assessment to the next, using Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) estimates for 2008 from each of the three...
Feb. 18, 2025 Marine Fisheries Commission meeting rescheduled for March 12-13 MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission meeting that was planned for this week has been rescheduled for March 12-13 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty...
Key Points of Concern For The MFC Meeting This Week Blue Crab FMP No stock assessment, reliable estimates of abundance, or mortality to base management on. No reliable methods for monitoring, estimating, or managing recreational removals or effort. ...
PART 4-Chopping Block – Oysters, Clams, & Albacore Wild Caught Oysters Even after much concern was expressed from the public and many Advisory Committee (AC) members about closing large areas of the Pamlico Sound to mechanical dredging, the Division...
Part 3- Chopping Block – Blue Crabs Next week, February 19th-21st, the Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) will also be reviewing a Decision Document looking at using Adaption Management to reduce commercial blue crab harvest. Although no vote will be...
