Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Highlights from 2020
As 2020 comes to an end, we have an opportunity to look back on the year behind us and look forward to the year ahead. 2020 was a year filled…
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New Regulations Protect Deep-Water Corals
Coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems on earth. Healthy coral reef ecosystems support fisheries and recreational activities across the world. Deep-water coral reefs found in light-limited environments deeper…
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October Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet by webinar October 26-29, 2020. The Committee and Council Agendas, and meeting material are available on the Council Meeting Webpage.You will…
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September Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet by webinar September 28-30, 2020. This meeting is being held to replace the regularly scheduled August Council meeting which was cancelled…
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August Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet by webinar August 24-28, 2020. The Committee and Council Agendas, and meeting material are available on the Council Meeting Webpage.…
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June Council Meeting Preview
June Council Meeting Preview The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet June 15-18, 2020 by webinar. The Committee and Council Agendas, and meeting materials will be posted as they…
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January Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet at the Hyatt Centric French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 27-30, 2020. You’re more than welcome to join us in…
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Meet the Council: Mr. Troy Williamson
Meet the Council: Mr. Troy Williamson, Recreational Angler and Advocate from Texas Getting ready for a day on the Gulf The Gulf Council is comprised of fishermen and other experts…
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August Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet at the Hyatt Centric French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 12-15, 2019. As always, we would love to have…
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Recreational Data Collection
Data collected from recreational anglers plays an important role in determining the health of fish stocks. Harvest, especially as it relates to fishing effort, can help fisheries scientists identify trends…
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