Press Releases
Changes to 18 Marine Fisheries Commission rules became effective March 24…
Changes to 18 Marine Fisheries Commission rules became effective March 24. Among the changes, five of the rules pertain to data collection and harassment prevention for the conservation of marine […]
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program has finalized its five-year timeline for ocean reef enhancements funded by Coastal Recreational Fishing License revenues. […]
The sportfishing industry and recreational fishing community applaud the reintroduction of…
The sportfishing industry and recreational fishing community applaud the reintroduction of the Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems Through Research, Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act (HR 207) in the […]
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has suspended…
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has suspended the season for harvesting striped bass by hook-and-line in the Roanoke River Management Area, which runs from March 1 through April […]
On January 15, 2025, NOAA Fisheries formally withdrew a proposed rule…
On January 15, 2025, NOAA Fisheries formally withdrew a proposed rule that would have had dire consequences on public access to fishing along much of the eastern seaboard. The North […]
