Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council

Managing fishery resources in the U.S. federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico

Managing fishery resources to achieve the greatest harvest year after year while ensuring the health of fish stocks, ecosystems, and habitat.

The Council relies on sound science and public opinion to make fishery management recommendations that aim to balance competing interests and achieve the greatest overall benefit to the nation.

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Imposters! The Other Jacks and How to Identify Them

Fishing for Our Future - Return Em' Right

Red Snapper

Southeast For-Hire Integrated Electronic Reporting Program

Download Fish Rules Recreational and Commercial Fishing Regulations Apps

Endangered Species Act (ESA) Coral Explorer Web App

HOT TOPICS

Press Release Archive

UPCOMING MEETINGS

View Calendar Page

SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT

Modification of For-Hire Vessel Trip Declaration Requirements

Modification of Gray Triggerfish Commercial Trip Limits

More Fishery Issues Under Consideration

Submit General Fishery Comment

THE CORAL PORTAL

NOAA Coral Reef

Interactive maps of habitats and fishery management areas; resources highlighting issues under consideration; and educational materials to support your understanding of corals, habitats, and the species linked to them.

Endangered Species Act (ESA) Coral Explorer Web App

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council

Managing fishery resources in the U.S. federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico

Managing fishery resources to achieve the greatest harvest year after year while ensuring the health of fish stocks, ecosystems, and habitat.

The Council relies on sound science and public opinion to make fishery management recommendations that aim to balance competing interests and achieve the greatest overall benefit to the nation.

HOT TOPICS

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Recent Events

MLK – Office Closed

Standing, Reef Fish, Socioeconomic and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees – Tampa, FL

New Year’s Day (Observed) – Office Closed

SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT

Modification of For-Hire Vessel Trip Declaration Requirements

Modification of Gray Triggerfish Commercial Trip Limits

THE CORAL PORTAL

Fishery Management Areas

Lion Fish: The Invasion