Friday, February 24, 2006

Help the NC MFC Save Our Redfish

While we usually don't post the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission's calls for advisors, they need all the help they can get to help protect and grow NC's redfish population. The NC MFC is currently looking for interested individuals to serve as advisors in revising the North Carolina Red Drum Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The original FMP was completed in 2001, and current regulations are intended to prevent overfishing on juvenile fish while spawning fish are protected through a harvest prohibition. Individuals interested in serving as advisors should be willing to attend meetings at least once every two months and actively participate in the committee process. If you know your redfish and care about their future be sure to step up to the plate and help the MFC. Advisor applications are available at any Division of Marine Fisheries office or by calling 252-726-7021 or 1-800-682-2632. Applications should be returned by March 31, 2006, to the Division of Marine Fisheries, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557, to the attention of Jess Hawkins. More on the Marine Fisheries Commission's FMPs are available from the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries.

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