- 3 Ft. Wetherill Rd.
- Jamestown, RI 02835
- Phone: 1-401-423-1923
- Fax: 1-401-423-1925
- DEM.MarineFisheries@dem.ri.gov
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The Division of Marine Fisheries headquarters is located at Ft. Wetherill in Jamestown, RI. The facility was created by refurbishing the existing historic buildings present at the fort. Its location provides easy access to Narragansett Bay and surrounding waters, and boasts a spectacular view. The Marine Fisheries Section also maintains the Coastal Fisheries Laboratory in South Kingstown, RI on Point Judith Pond. The lab is used as a platform for research and monitoring in the coastal ponds, shellfish restoration, aquatic education, and is home of the Access Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS) program.
The mission of RI DMF is to manage and enhance Rhode Island’s marine resources and habitats through sound science, informed management decisions, and education. For more information on RI DMF and our mission please see our Strategic Plan
Providence River Shellfish Management Area: Due to water quality closures in the Providence River shellfish management area during the open season the predetermined alternate dates will now be open to harvest, notwithstanding closures due to water quality. The following dates will be open to harvest from 8:00Am to 11:00AM. August 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30 and September 1 and 3 in 2021.
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