Advisory Panels (APs)
Recreational and commercial fishermen, charter boat operators, buyers, sellers and consumers who are knowledgeable about a particular fishery.
Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs)
Economists, biologists, sociologists, and natural resource attorneys who are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of fisheries in the Gulf.
Technical Committees
Specialists who by nature of their job or experience are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of fisheries management in the Gulf.