Marine Fisheries Commission Seeks Advisers

MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen and scientists to advise them on various fisheries issues.

Four regional advisory committees – Northeast, Central, Southeast and Inland – and four standing advisory committees – Crustacean, Shellfish, Finfish, and Habitat and Water Quality – review matters referred to them by the commission, such as draft fishery management plans, and recommend management strategies. Committees may also bring issues pertaining to their region or subject matter to the commission’s attention.

Individuals interested in serving as advisers should be willing to attend meetings at least once every two months and actively participate in the committee process. Advisers will be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred in relation to their official duties.

The Marine Fisheries Commission chairman appoints members for three-year terms. Several terms will expire in January.

Adviser applications are available online at http://www.ncfisheries.net/mfc/advisorforms.html, at Division of Marine Fisheries’ offices or by calling (252) 808-8023 or 800-682-2632. Applications should be returned by Nov. 15 to the Division of Marine Fisheries, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557, Attention: Lauren Morris.

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