Red Snapper: Special Meeting of the Reef Fish Committee
Photo: Mike Jennings The Gulf Council’s Reef Fish Management Committee is holding a special meeting next week to address a number of different red snapper issues: Quotas and bag…
DetailsPhoto: Mike Jennings The Gulf Council’s Reef Fish Management Committee is holding a special meeting next week to address a number of different red snapper issues: Quotas and bag…
DetailsGulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is responsible for making some pretty important decisions. So who is this group of people? And,…
DetailsAhoy, We’re gearing up for another Council meeting that’s taking place next week (October 29 – November 1) at the Marriott Courtyard in Gulfport, Mississippi. As always, Dr. Roy…
DetailsAhoy, We’re gearing up for another Council meeting that’s taking place next week (October 29 – November 1) at the Marriott Courtyard in Gulfport, Mississippi. If you’re interested in…
DetailsPhoto: Troy Frady We’ve been working on developing some different grouper management options and we’d like you to let us know which of the possible options suit you best,…
DetailsWhat is Sector Allocation? Photo: Doug Gregory Sector allocation considers setting allocations for gag, red grouper, black grouper, and red snapper. While allocation has traditionally been set between commercial and…
DetailsIt’s that time again… The Gulf Council is gearing up to meet next week – August 20th– 23rd – in New Orleans, Louisiana to work on a number of…
DetailsThis week, the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils are hosting public hearings on an amendment that considers making changes to the current seafood dealer reporting requirements. The…
DetailsPhoto: Capt. Hickman The Council is working on an amendment that considers changing: 1. The accountability measure that shortens the entire shallow-water grouper season if the gag…
DetailsA ‘one size fits all’ approach to fisheries management does not work. Not all fishermen are alike so different regulations are used for different types of fishermen. Although most fishermen…
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