Gulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 2020
ISSUE DATE: July 10, 2020 FB20-042 CONTACT: Frank Helies 727-209-5988, Frank.Helies@noaa.gov Gulf Shrimp Fishery…
Gulf Council to Host a Meeting of Scientific and Statistical Committee Via Webinar
Meeting Notice July 8, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committee (Gulf SSC) will meet via webinar from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, EDT July 21-23, 2020. On July 21, the South Atlantic Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will meet jointly…
The Council Asks for Recommendations on Ways to Reduce Burdens on Domestic Fishing
For Immediate Release July 7, 2020 The President of the United States recently signed an Executive Order on Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth. The Executive Order aims to improve the competitiveness of our domestic seafood industry, put more Americans to work, and place more sustainably sourced and safe-to-eat seafood products on our…
June 2020 Council Update
For Immediate Release June 24, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually June 15 – 18, 2020. The following is a brief overview of what was accomplished. Fishing Access and Possession Allowances in Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps Marine Protected Areas The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final…
Gulf Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees Will Meet to Review the Marine Recreational Information Program – Fishing Effort Survey
Meeting Notice June 23, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a two-day workshop via webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees. The meeting will be held from 8:30 – 5:30 PM EDT on July 8 and 9, 2020. The Scientific and Statistical Committees…
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Recommends Prohibiting Trolling and Possession of Reef Fish Year-Round in Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps Marine Protected Areas
For Immediate Release June 18, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action that considers modifying surface trolling provisions and possession allowances in the Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The Council recommends prohibiting all fishing year-round in both Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps. The Council…
Gulf Council Virtual Meeting Registration and Public Comment Instructions
For Immediate Release June 11, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet June 15-18, 2020 by webinar. The Committee schedule, Council agenda, and meeting materials are on the Council Meetings webpage. We recommend you join the meeting by downloading the free Adobe Connect Application on your computer or mobile phone and entering…
Gulf Council to Meet by Webinar June 15-18, 2020
Meeting Notice May 28, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet June 15-18, 2020 by webinar. The Council will discuss numerous fisheries issues and plans to take final action on a document that considers modifying trolling provisions and possession prohibitions in Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps Marine Protected Areas. Lean more about…
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council ask for Input on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Fisheries and Management
For Immediate Release May 22, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted fishing and fishing communities. At its June 2020 meeting, the Council plans to discuss impacts of COVID-19 and may consider management changes to ease those impacts. …
Summary of Joint Gulf and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Workgroup on Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018
For Immediate Release May 20, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils convened a joint workgroup to address Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018. The Joint Workgroup was comprised of Council members from the Gulf and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils, and…