The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has extended the state’s commercial and recreational food shrimp season through 6:15 p.m. Jan. 15, 2026.

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has certified a new women’s state saltwater angling record for Florida pompano.

Two marinas along Georgia’s coast have been newly certified under the Georgia Clean Marina Program, recognizing their commitment to protecting coastal waters and implementing environmentally responsible business practices.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division is enhancing oyster reef habitat at the Romerly Marsh Creek inshore artificial reef in Chatham County by hand-deploying approved concrete modules to restore intertidal oyster reefs, improve water quality, support fisheries and strengthen coastal resilience with help from conservation partners and volunteers.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Thursday announced the appointment of Bart Gobeil, president of Platform Strategies and longtime public servant, to the state’s Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee (CMPC) and Shore Protection Committee (SPC). His term will run from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2030.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is seeking qualified applicants to fill open seats on two marine fisheries advisory panels that provide critical public input on coastal fishery management issues. 

CRD has submitted a federal Exempted Fishing Permit request that would establish a two-month recreational Red Snapper season in federal waters off Georgia’s coast beginning in 2026. 

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has deployed a 130-foot retired barge to Artificial Reef A, located approximately seven nautical miles east of Little Cumberland Island in about 40 feet of water.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division has opened two new public oyster shell recycling centers and refurbished an existing site in Savannah.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is accepting competitive bids for intertidal shellfish water bottom leases that give the holder exclusive rights to harvest shellfish. Up to three leases are available for award in this application window.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) today announced the opening of Georgia’s recreational and commercial shellfish harvest season at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.