Due to the recent destruction surrounding "Superstorm" Sandy, the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is developing an initial assessment of the damage to New Jersey's fishing industries and supported businesses. There are questionnaires linked below pertaining to damages incurred by the Party/Charter Boats (For-Hire sector), Bait and Tackle Shops/Marinas, Commercial Fisheries Vessel Captains/Owners and Commercial Fisheries Dealers.

Owners of businesses that fall into one of these categories should print and fill out the corresponding questionnaire and return it to the Division.

Bait and Tackle Shop/Marina (pdf, 16kb)

Party/Charter Boat (pdf, 15kb)

Commercial Fisheries Dealer (pdf, 28kb)

Commercial Fisheries Vessel Captains/Owners (pdf, 27kb)

Commercial Shellfish Leaseholder, Harvester and/or Dealer (pdf, 100kb)

Please fax completed questionnaires to 609-748-2032 or return by mail to:

New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife
Attn: FISHERIES DISASTER
P.O. Box 418
Port Republic, NJ 08241

For more information on the declaration of the Federal Fishery Resource Disaster see the following:

• NJDEP news release: www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0148.htm
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announcement:www.nmfs.noaa.gov/stories/2012/11/11_16_12sandy_disaster_declaration.html