March 23, 2021
via Webinar
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
We are using the GoToWebinar platform. Non-AP members may participate (listen and view the meeting) via cell phone or tablet.
AP members are encouraged to use a desktop computer or laptop for full participation.
I. Adoption of Agenda – Mr. Perret
II. Approval of Minutes from November 16, 2020 webinar – Mr. Perret
III. Scope of work – Dr. Freeman
IV. Council Actions in Response to Motions from the November 2020 Shrimp AP Meeting – Dr. Freeman
V. Update on NMFS Shrimp Working Groups – Dr. Masi (SEFSC)
VI. 2019 Gulf Shrimp Fishery Effort and Landings – Dr. Masi (SEFSC)
VII. 2019 Royal Red Index – Dr. Masi (SEFSC)
VIII. Biological Review of the Texas Closure – Dr. Masi (SEFSC)
IX. Update on Effort Data Collection
X. Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in the Gulf of Mexico – Dr. Riley (NOAA)
XI. Recommendations for Conducting a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Stock Assessment – Dr. Gallaway (LGL)
XII. Research Projects to Improve Bycatch Estimates in the Shrimp Industry – Dr. Scott-Denton (SEFSC Galveston Laboratory)
XIII. Public Testimony (See instructions on how to provide comments here)
XIV. Other Business