June 11, 2014 — Two popular fish species – spot and Atlantic croaker – will be the topics of much discussion in coming days and weeks.
North Carolina is one of four states gathering public comment at meetings today through Wednesday on draft addenda to fishery management plans being prepared by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries hearing is planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Central District Office, 5285 U.S. 70 W., Morehead City. For information, contact Michelle Duvall at 252-808-8011.
A hearing will be held Thursday in Annapolis, Md. Other hearings are Monday in Newport News, Va., and Wednesday in Brunswick, Ga.
The draft addenda are available at www.asmfc.org/about-us/public-input. Comment by 5 p.m. July 2 via fax to 703-842-0741 or via email to krootes-murdy@asmfc.org (subject line: croaker/spot draft addendum).
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