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  • Fishing Regulations
    • Federal Fishing Regulations
    • State Fishing Regulations
    • Fish Rules Mobile App
    • Allowable Gear
    • Fishing For Our Future
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Council Members
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Travel & Reimbursement
    • Navigating the Process
    • Council Staff
      • Staff Log-In
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
      • Request for Proposals
  • Committee + Panel Membership
    • Advisory Panels and Groups
    • Scientific & Statistical Committees
    • Technical Committees
    • Council Committees
  • Meetings
    • Public Hearings & Scoping Workshops
    • Council Meetings
    • Advisory Panel Meetings
    • Scientific & Statistical Committee Meetings
    • Technical and Other Committee Meetings
    • Stock Assessment Meetings
    • Meetings Archive
  • Fishery Management
    • What are Fishery Management Plans & Amendments?
    • Implemented Fishery Management Plans
      • Aquaculture
      • Coastal Migratory Pelagics
      • Coral
      • Essential Fish Habitat (EFH)
      • Red Drum
      • Reef Fish
      • Shrimp
      • Spiny Lobster
      • Stone Crab
      • Generic
      • Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program Reviews
    • Amendments Under Development
    • Amendments On Hold
    • Public Input
    • Fisheries Science
  • News
    • Gulf Currents Blog
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Gulf Currents Blog

Jan232023
Image of man holding an almaco jack.

Imposters! The Other Jacks and How to Identify Them

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 23, 2023

Greater amberjack is clearly the most targeted of the jack species in the Gulf. Mature greater amberjack are easy to discern from the others simply because they grow much larger…

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Jan202023

January 2023 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 20, 2023

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet January 30th – February 2, 2023 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During this meeting, the…

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Oct212022

October 2022 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinOctober 21, 2022

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet October 24-27, 2022, at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. During this meeting, the Council plans to take…

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Oct132022

Meet the Council: Michael McDermott

BlogBy Camilla ShiremanOctober 13, 2022

The Gulf Council is comprised of fishermen and other experts in the fishery from states across the Gulf of Mexico.  Drawing upon the expertise of these local fishermen ensures that…

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Aug232022

Eating Fish at Sea: A Recipe for Success

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinAugust 23, 2022

Fish harvested in Gulf of Mexico federal waters must be maintained with head and fins intact until they are landed.  However, it is legal to eat some fish during your fishing…

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Aug122022

August 2022 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinAugust 12, 2022

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet August 22-25, 2022, at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. During this meeting, the Council plans to take final action…

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Jun102022

June 2022 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinJune 10, 2022

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet in-person in Ft. Myers, Florida. The meeting will convene June 21-24 at the Crown Plaza at Bell Tower Shops. You’re welcome…

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Apr272022

Meet Our Team- Jessica Matos

BlogBy Camilla ShiremanApril 27, 2022

Meet Our Team! In order to provide some insight into who we are as Council Staff, and inform about what we do to assist the Council with managing the federal…

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Jan312022

Fishy or Not, We Want Your Feedback!

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 31, 2022

You might already be aware of the Something’s Fishy tool that the Council uses to gather feedback from fishermen. It’s possible that you’ve contributed by providing your expertise on one…

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January 2022 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 19, 2022

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a completely virtual meeting next week, January 24 – 27, 2022.   Public testimony will be held on Wednesday, January 26,…

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