Regulation & law · 02/10/2000

NMFS Receives Application for Exempted Fishing Permit for North Carolina Aquariums

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received an application for an exempted fishing permit (EFP) from Chris Ivers, Project Manager at the North Carolina Aquariums, to collect coral and live rock for public display in North Carolina's federal waters. The permit would allow the aquariums to collect up to 60 red porgy and 500 pounds of coral/live rock annually for two years.