Fall 2018 Gulf Fishery News Now Available
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Gulf Council Seeking To Hire Fishery Biologist
For Immediate Release September 7, 2018 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Seeks New Fishery Biologist The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently accepting applications for the position of Fishery Biologist. The Fishery Biologist will be under the direct supervision of the Deputy Executive Director. The primary responsibility of this position is…
REVISED Reminder: Gulf of Mexico Gray Triggerfish and Greater Amberjack Recreational Fishing Seasons Re-Open on August 1, 2018
FB18-052 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: July 30, 2018 CONTACT: Susan Gerhart, (727) 824-5305, Susan.Gerhart@noaa.gov KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries reminds recreational fisherman that the Gulf of Mexico gray triggerfish and greater amberjack recreational fishing seasons re-open on August 1, 2018, at 12:01 a.m., local time. For Gray Triggerfish: The recreational fixed closed seasons are…
Gulf Council to Hold Webinar Public Hearing for Spiny Lobster Amendment 13
Meeting Notice July 20, 2018 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a public hearing via webinar to collect public comments on Amendment 13 – Modifications to the Spiny Lobster Gear Requirements and Cooperative Management Procedures. The Amendment considers aligning federal regulations in the EEZ off Florida with those of the state…
Gulf Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel and Shrimp SSC to Meet
Meeting Notice July 19, 2018 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a one day meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel and Shrimp Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). The meeting will convene on Thursday, August 2, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore Hotel, located at…
Summer 2018 Edition of Gulf Fishery News Now Available
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Final Rule to Modify Gulf of Mexico Mutton Snapper and Gag Management Measures
FB18-044 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: June 22, 2018 CONTACT: Rich Malinowski, 727-824-5305, Rich.Malinowski@noaa.gov KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule modifying commercial and recreational mutton snapper and commercial gag management measures in the Gulf of Mexico. The rule will: Modify the annual catch limit for mutton snapper Remove the annual catch target Decrease the…
Council Office Moves to New Location
For Immediate Release June 18, 2018 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council announces the move of our administrative office to a new location at 4107 W. Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida 33607. The Council office will start operations at its new location on June 25, 2018. Our phone numbers and web…
NOAA Requests Submission of Landing Locations for All Commercially Permitted Reef Fish Vessels
FB18-040 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: June 12, 2018 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (option 2, 8am – 4:30pm EST), nmfs.ser.catchshare@noaa.gov KEY MESSAGE: In May 2017, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council approved new requirements to improve compliance and increase management flexibility in the Gulf of Mexico individual fishing quota (IFQ) programs. One change…
Gulf Council Seeks New Deputy Director
For Immediate Release May 10, 2018 Republished May 31, 2018 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Seeks New Deputy Director The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director. The Deputy Director serves as a member of the Council’s leadership team and assists the Executive Director…