Saltwater fishing is one of the most popular pastimes in the Mid Atlantic region. According to Fisheries of the United States 2012 (NOAA Fisheries), Mid Atlantic anglers caught and released considerable amounts of saltwater fish during the 2012 fishing season.
North Carolina was the top Mid Atlantic top state in terms of fish harvested while New Jersey anglers caught and released the most fish.
State Harvested (thousands) Released (thousands)
New York 3593 15138
New Jersey 6033 23749
Delaware 495 2059
Maryland 4052 11904
Virginia 7851 13695
North Carolina 8473 18536
source: NOAA Fisheries
Friday, November 8, 2013
North Carolina Oyster Reef Project
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) recently announced that the agency will fund an oyster restoration project in North Carolina.
North Carolina Coastal Federation, Inc. will receive $35,000 in funding. During the project, the Federation will work with local fishermen in North Carolina to create new oyster reefs from recycled derelict crab pots.
source: NOAA Fisheries
North Carolina Coastal Federation, Inc. will receive $35,000 in funding. During the project, the Federation will work with local fishermen in North Carolina to create new oyster reefs from recycled derelict crab pots.
source: NOAA Fisheries
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