The Virginia Charter Boat Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 21 at the Gloucester Point campus of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and online via Zoom. Organized by the Marine Advisory Program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the workshop will highlight fishery resource, regulatory, and U.S. Coast Guard updates, a release said. The workshop at VIMS will provide an opportunity for members of the charter industry to speak with regional experts in fisheries and maritime safety. Presentations are due from Robert Beal, executive director of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, in addition to the U.S. Coast Guard, NOAA Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Those new to the industry will also have the opportunity to learn from experienced captains, and “This is a fantastic chance to participate in a program committed to helping the charter boat operator learn about current topics and challenges in the f...