Marine Resource Division

Congress

Carl applauds decision not to cut Alabama’s Red Snapper quota

The decision was made after a recent study revealed that there are three times more than previously believed.

April 20, 2021

Saturday is an Alabama oyster harvest day

This is the last scheduled oyster weekend of the year.

November 6, 2020

Red Snapper weekend approaches

On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, beginning at 12:01 a.m. until midnight on Sunday, fishermen will be able to catch the prized red snapper.

October 14, 2020

October Snapper extension is still on

Red Snapper season rarely extends this late in the year but MRD determined that Alabama’s recreational anglers did not harvest their quota of the popular saltwater fish.

October 5, 2020

Applications open for Alabama’s CARES Act Marine Industry Relief Program

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Marine Resources Division announced this week that it is currently accepting applications for its CARES Act relief program for fishery-related businesses. The program was established to provide financial relief for losses suffered by the state’s marine fishing industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about … Continued

September 24, 2020