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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

Mar272017
Podium Speaker

April 2017 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy AndreasMarch 27, 2017

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet next week at the Hyatt Regency in Birmingham,Alabama. You’re welcome to join us in person or watch a live broadcast of…

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Jan252017
gc blog logo

Gulf Council Website Redesign

Blog, Year 2017By Gulf CouncilJanuary 25, 2017

The Gulf Council’s website, GulfCouncil.org, is currently undergoing a website redesign.

Jan182017
Spear Mark Miller

January 2017 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy AndreasJanuary 18, 2017

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meets at the end of this month at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans, Louisiana. You’re welcome to join us in person…

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Dec282016
Abby Webster

Reeling in 2016 and Baiting the Hook for 2017

BlogBy AndreasDecember 28, 2016

Photo: Abby Webster Once again, we find ourselves at the end of one year and the beginning of another.  In the fisheries world, this means that we get to re-set…

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Oct112016
King James Burge.

October 2016 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy AndreasOctober 11, 2016

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meets next week at the IP Resort Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi. You’re welcome to join us or watch a live broadcast of the meeting.…

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Sep152016
Tom Frazer

Meet The Council – Dr. Tom Frazer

BlogBy AndreasSeptember 15, 2016

Photo Credit: University of Florida Do you ever wonder who makes fishery management decisions in the Gulf? The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council uses the best scientific information available…

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Aug102016
coral

August 2016 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy AndreasAugust 10, 2016

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meets next week at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans, Louisiana. You’re welcome to join us or watch a live broadcast of…

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Jun142016
Primo fish

June Council 2016 Meeting Preview

BlogBy AndreasJune 14, 2016

Photo Credit: Primofish The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meets next week at the Hilton in Clearwater Beach, Florida to discuss some important fisheries issues.  You’re welcome to join…

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Apr52016
Red Fish

How Was The Recreational Red Snapper Season Calculated?

BlogBy AndreasApril 5, 2016

Photo: Kathy Hoak The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council does not set the red snapper season length. Season length is calculated by scientists from National Marine Fisheries Service and…

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Mar312016
Big Snapper Joseph Cawthon

April 2016 Council Meeting Preview

BlogBy AndreasMarch 31, 2016

Photo: Joseph Cawthon The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meets next week at the Doubletree Hotel in Austin, Texas to discuss some important decisions for our Gulf of Mexico…

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