Fish eye news focuses on efforts to save troubled fisheries

[NCangler]

MOREHEAD CITY – Biologists in the Elizabeth City office of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries have ramped up research on river herring.

In the Morehead City office, the Oyster Sanctuary program is preparing for six new positions to complement a new research oyster hatchery at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The fall issue of Fish Eye News, which was posted today, takes an in-depth look at the expansions of these two programs and how DMF is working to improve the health of the fisheries.

Additionally, it chronicles the history of the state’s Stock Status Report and how it is used in fisheries management decisions.

Fish Eye News is a Web-based newsletter issued by the DMF public affairs section. A link can be found on the division’s Web site at NCDMF - North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries.

The intent of Fish Eye News is to draw attention to issues affecting marine fisheries in North Carolina and to promote a better understanding of agency functions. Publications may reprint articles in whole or part.