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A young girl in a pink swimsuit and an adult in a blue shirt and white cap are fishing from a concrete pier. The adult is pointing and assisting the girl, who is holding a red and black fishing rod. Several other people are fishing in the background, and a large bridge stretches over the water. The water below is calm, and the sky is overcast.

Recreational Saltwater Fishing

A commercial fisherman wearing a gray hoodie, red waterproof overalls, sunglasses, and a black beanie is working on a fishing boat. He is operating a large metal winch with one hand while gripping a lever with the other. The sun shines brightly, creating a lens flare effect. The background features open water with a distant structure visible on the horizon. The sky is mostly clear with a few wispy clouds.

Commercial Saltwater Fishing

A scuba diver wearing a black diving mask, regulator, and a yellow oxygen tank explores an underwater artificial reef. The reef consists of large, hollow concrete structures resting on the ocean floor. Small red fish swim around the diver and the reef. Bubbles rise from the diver’s regulator, and the water has a greenish tint with particles suspended in it.

Artificial Reefs & Marine Habitat

<!-- Image Description: A white motorboat with a black canopy speeds through a winding waterway surrounded by lush green marsh grass. The boat leaves a white foamy wake behind it. Two people wearing life jackets are visible on board, one steering while the other is seated. The waterway meanders through the marsh, creating a natural pattern of land and water.

Coastal Boating & Boat Ramps

A female scientist wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt, sunglasses, and a baseball cap is working in a muddy coastal marsh. She is kneeling in the mud, surrounded by tall green marsh grass, and adjusting or inspecting a white monitoring station mounted on a pole. A purple cloth hangs from the station. The bright sunlight casts shadows, highlighting the texture of the mud and vegetation.

Coastal Management

A female field researcher wearing a navy blue shirt, sunglasses, and a black waist pouch is working in a dense coastal environment. She is surrounded by green palmetto plants and other vegetation, with twisted tree branches in the background. She is holding a clipboard and writing notes while marking plants with bright pink flagging tape. The natural setting appears lush and slightly overgrown.

Marsh & Shore Permits

A male educator wearing a navy blue long-sleeve shirt, black cap, and patterned neck gaiter holds up a small crab while speaking to a group of children on a sandy beach. The children, with their backs to the camera, are attentively watching. The ocean waves roll onto the shore in the background under an overcast sky.

Marine Education & Public Outreach

A group of people, including men and women dressed in casual and uniformed attire, stand on a wooden dock holding a large red sign that reads "SOUND LIMIT." One woman, wearing work clothes and boots, kneels in front of the sign while smiling at the camera. The background features a coastal marsh with tall grasses and calm water under a clear sky. Some individuals in the group are engaged in conversation, while others look at the sign or the camera.

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Press Releases

NOAA Approves Red Snapper EFP, Two-Month Season Set for 2026

Brunswick, Ga.

Friday, May 1, 2026, 08:00 am

Georgia’s new Red Snapper Project expands fishing access with a two-month 2026 season. Anglers must register and report catches, helping improve data, support sustainability, and potentially extend future seasons.

Champney River Boat Ramp Near Darien Reopens Following Major Renovations

Darien, Ga.

Thursday, April 9, 2026, 08:00 am

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Coastal Resources Division (CRD) announces the official reopening of the James Allen Williamson Park & Boat Ramp at the Champney River following completion of major renovations designed to improve boating access, fishing opportunities, and public safety.

CRD seeks public input on proposed shellfish harvest rule change

Brunswick, Ga.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 08:00 am

CRD seeks public comment on a proposed rule allowing certified shellfish farmers more time to harvest oysters during summer closed season.

James E. Shipley Jr. and Hilary Shipley, Maintenance of an Existing Bank Stabilization Project, 114 Bradley Point Road, Lot 2, Carrier Subdivision, Bradley Creek, Chatham County, Georgia

City or County : Chatham County, Georgia

Daniel D. Veal & Elizabeth B. Veal, Construction and Maintenance of a Bulkhead, 392 Pikes Bluff Drive, Frederica River, St. Simons Island, Glynn County, Georgia

Written comments due by: Friday, May 15 2026

City or County : Glynn County, Georgia

Sea Island Company LLC, Installation and Maintenance of Sand Fencing, Ocean Forest Golf Club, Sea Island, Glynn County, Georgia

City or County : Glynn County, Georgia

Manomet Conservation Sciences, Beach Wildlife Area Sign Placement in Shore Protection Act Jurisdiction, Multiple Locations, Chatham & Glynn County

City or County : Chatham & Glynn County

HGB Properties LLC, Construction and Maintenance of a Private Marina, 23 Elsa Drive, River Dock Homes, South Brunswick River, Glynn County, Georgia

Written comments due by: Saturday, May 02 2026

City or County : Glynn County, Georgia

Tentative Agenda - Joint Meeting of the Coastal Marshlands and Shore Protection Committees

Friday, May 15, 2026, 09:30 am - 01:00 pm

Tentative Agenda
Joint Meeting of the Coastal Marshlands and Shore Protection Committees
Friday, May 15, 2026
9:30 am

Coastal Advisory Council Spring Meeting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

2nd Floor Large Conference Room

ASMFC Public Comment: Red Drum Draft Addendum II

Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 18:00 pm - 08:00 pm

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