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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
    • Press Releases
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Gulf Currents Blog

Aug52019
Mangrove snapper

August Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy GulfCouncilAugust 5, 2019

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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Jun142019
Randy Lumsden Fishing

Recreational Data Collection

BlogBy GulfCouncilJune 14, 2019

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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May242019
aquaculture

June Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy GulfCouncilMay 24, 2019

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet the first week in June at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida.  The meeting will be held…

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Mar222019
Red Grouper

April Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy GulfCouncilMarch 22, 2019

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet April 1-4, at the IP Casino and Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. You can join us in person, or watch a live…

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Jan172019
Bethany Miranda

January Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy GulfCouncilJanuary 17, 2019

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet January 28 – 31, at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. You’re welcome to join us in person or you…

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Dec272018
Snapper Girl

Gulf Council 2018 End of Year Review

BlogBy GulfCouncilDecember 27, 2018

We’ve made another trip around the sun and once again, we have an opportunity to look back on the year behind us and look forward to the year ahead. 2018…

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Oct122018
Cobia

October Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy GulfCouncilOctober 12, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meets October 22-25, at the Renaissance Battle House in Mobile, Alabama. We invite you to join us in person or watch a live…

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Oct22018
Red Fish

Meet the Council – Susan Boggs and JD Dugas

BlogBy GulfCouncilOctober 2, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is responsible for making fishery management recommendations that provide the greatest overall benefit to the nation. This year, the Council welcomes two new…

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Aug132018
Red Scott T oliver

August Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy GulfCouncilAugust 13, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet next week, August 20-23, at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas, to make some important fishery management decisions. You’re welcome…

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Jun292018
Auster Grey Triggerfish

Moving the Bar on What it Means to be “Overfished”

BlogBy GulfCouncilJune 29, 2018

Last year, the Council took action that, in large part, flew under the radar despite its importance. It’s not terribly surprising since the subject matter is both dry and complicated…

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