Jun 22, 2018

Underutilized Fish Becoming More In Demand in Maine

A few years ago, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) started a campaign called Out of the Blue. This campaign was encouraging more restaurants to serve more underused fish

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Jun 07, 2018

Junior Rangers: Let's Go Fishing!

Do you want to earn your Junior Ranger Badge?

Download the book or get a copy from your local park. Complete as many activities as possible. Mail or email your

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May 31, 2018

"Graying of the Fleet"

Picture by Daniel Pullen

In 2016, 35% of North Carolina licensed commercial fishermen were ages 51-65 and only 19% were ages 19-34. The 65 and older age group even has

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May 26, 2018

Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary Project: Phase Two

Representatives from several organizations gathered in Morehead City, NC this past Monday for a tour of year two of the Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary Project. This oyster restoration project in

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May 26, 2018

Shad in the Classroom Helps Recover American Shad

Shad in the Classroom is a program where students and teachers are involved in the actual recovery of the American Shad. In this program, participating classrooms receive fertilized eggs and

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May 25, 2018

NC DMF Fishery Management Plans From the Start

In 1997, the Fisheries Reform Act was passed in North Carolina. This Act requires the NC Division of Marine Fisheries to "prepare Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) recreationally and commercially significant

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