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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Gulf of Mexico Data Collection Programs Storyboard

Public Hearings for Gag Amendment 56

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Visit the Gulf Council's Geospatial Data Portal

Fishing for Our Future - Return Em' Right

Download Fish Rules Recreational and Commercial Fishing Regulations Apps

HOT TOPICS

Press Release Archive

UPCOMING MEETINGS

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SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT

Modifications to the Gag Grouper Catch Limits, Sector Allocations, and Recreational Fishing Seasons

(Amendment 56)

Update to Red Snapper Calibrations and Gray Snapper Catch 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.

New Gulf Coral Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPCs) Explorer App

Fishery Management Areas

Endangered Species Act (ESA) Coral Explorer Web App

Lionfish: The Invasion

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

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SSC – Standing, Reef Fish, Socioeconomic & Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees (in-person) Tampa, FL @ Gulf Council Office

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Happy Mothers’ Day!

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Memorial Day – Office Closed

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