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Mar302020

Council to Hold a Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Workshop with its Scientific and Statistical Committees

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2020By Emily Muehlstein March 30, 2020

Meeting Notice March 30, 2020 The Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees will meet to discuss the MRIP Fishing Effort Survey and its calibration to historical catch and effort data. This meeting, originally planned for April 14-15, 2020, was rescheduled due to concerns about COVID-19 virus and travel restrictions. Read More »

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Mar182020

Southeast Fisheries Permit Office Walk-Up Window Closure Effective Immediately

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2020By Emily Muehlstein March 18, 2020

ISSUE DATE: March 18, 2020 FB20-020 CONTACT: Kevin McIntosh, 877-376-4877 Southeast Fisheries Permit Office Walk-Up Read More »

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Mar162020

Shrimp Advisory Panel Meeting Will be Held Via Webinar

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2020By Emily Muehlstein March 16, 2020

For Immediate Release March 16, 2020 Due to continuing concerns as related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Shrimp Advisory Panel meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 will be held via webinar with an abbreviated agenda. The meeting times will change slightly and the webinar will be held from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST. Read More »

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Mar132020

Gulf Council Meeting Cancelled

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2020By Emily Muehlstein March 13, 2020

For Immediate Release March 13, 2020 Due to continuing concerns as related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the March 30 – April 2 meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has been cancelled. As of now, we plan to hold the June Council meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida as originally scheduled. Nevertheless, we are carefully Read More »

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Mar92020

2020 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Season Announced

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2020By Emily Muehlstein March 9, 2020

This Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: March 9, 2020 Read More »

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Mar62020

Gulf Council to Meet in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2020By Camilla Shireman March 6, 2020

Meeting Notice March 6, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet March 30 – April 2, 2020 at The Lodge in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The Council will preliminarily select members to serve on its Red Drum and Coastal Migratory Pelagic Advisory Panels. After clearing a background check for fisheries violations, Advisory Read More »

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Mar32020

Commercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Close on March 4, 2020

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2020By Camilla Shireman March 3, 2020

This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: March 3, 2020 Read More »

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Mar22020

Gulf Council Convenes its Shrimp Advisory Panel

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2020By Emily Muehlstein March 2, 2020

Meeting Notice March 1, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel. The meeting will convene on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, EST. The meeting will be held at the Gulf Council’s office at 4107 W. Spruce Street, Suite 200, Read More »

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Feb272020

Commercial Gillnet Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters Closed on February 25,2020

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2020By Emily Muehlstein February 27, 2020

This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 26, 2020 FB20-014 CONTACT: Kelli Read More »

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Feb252020

Gulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Scamp

Hot Topics, Press Releases, Year 2020By Camilla Shireman February 25, 2020

For Immediate Release February 25, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of scamp in the Gulf of Mexico. It is seeking information from anglers and divers about what they have observed, including any “strange things,” that scientists and managers may need to know. Scientists are Read More »

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