Daily Archives: February 5, 2018

Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for Reef Fish and Shrimp Advisory Panel

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla Shireman February 5, 2018

For Immediate Release February 5, 2018 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for membership on the Reef Fish Advisory Panel and the Shrimp Advisory Panel for the next three-year term. Advisory Panels are charged with advising the Council on specific fishery issues and are comprised of individuals who are knowledgeable…

January 2018 Council Update

BlogBy GulfCouncil February 5, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met January 29-February 1, 2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here is a summary of some of the issues that were discussed: Spiny Lobster The Council reviewed the draft Options Paper for Spiny Lobster Amendment 13, which considers making federal regulations for commercial spiny lobster bully netting consistent with…