NOAA Fisheries Offers More Ways to Receive News and Updates About the New Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Program
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: June 10, 2021 …
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces Changes to the Cellular Electronic Logbook Program for Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Moratorium Permit Holders
This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries is working to improve the quality of information available for the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery. This bulletin provides federal shrimp permit holders with an overview of the new changes occurring with the Cellular Electronic Logbook Program. Having appropriate and current data…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Account Set-Up and Reporting : For Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic/Atlantic Federal Charter and Headboat Permits
This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: This is a reminder: fishermen with Federal Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic/Atlantic For-Hire charter/headboat permits are required to comply with the Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting program. Fishermen with these permits are required to create an account and begin reporting electronically through one of…
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Gulf Council to Meet In-Person and by Webinar June 21-25, 2021
Meeting Notice June 2, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday June 21 through Friday, June 25 at the Opal Key Resort and Marina in Key West, Florida. Virtual participation will also be available by webinar. The meeting will begin with a closed session to finalize selections for membership…
DetailsGulf of Mexico Individual Fishing Quota Program Reminder
This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries is sending this reminder to ensure Individual Fishing Quota program (IFQ) participants are informed about new and important requirements, such as IFQ system functions and how to participate in the program. For further information, IFQ participants can contact Catch Share Support at…
DetailsFederal Commercial Fishing Regulations are Now Available in the New Fish Rules Commercial App
For Immediate Release May 25, 2021 Federal commercial fishing regulations in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic are now available on the free Fish Rules Commercial mobile app. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council have partnered with Fish Rules, LLC to create an app to host…
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Imposters! The Other Red Snappers and How to Identify Them
Recreational red snapper season is right around the corner and we’re all excited for a productive summer fishing season. Most of us take for granted how easy it is to identify the most popular fish in the Gulf because their obvious bright red color is a dead giveaway. Believe it or not, there are at…
DetailsGulf Council to Hold In-Person and Virtual Public Hearings on Red Grouper Allocations and Catch Limits
For Immediate Release May 21, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold three in-person public hearings and two webinars to solicit public comments on Draft Reef Fish Amendment 53 – Red Grouper Allocations and Annual Catch Levels and Targets. The Council is obligated to act on the results of the most…
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils Convene the Joint Council Workgroup on Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018
For Immediate Release May 20, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils will convene their joint workgroup to address Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018 (Modern Fish Act). This section of the Modern Fish Act expands the range of management mechanisms for…
DetailsGulf Council Hosts a Virtual Meeting of its Red Snapper and Grouper-Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Advisory Panel
Meeting Notice May 17, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Ad Hoc Red Snapper and Grouper-Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Advisory Panel from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, EDT on June 2, 2021. The meeting will be held via webinar. The Panel is charged with…
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