Imposters! The Other Jacks and How to Identify Them
Greater amberjack is clearly the most targeted of the jack species in the Gulf. Mature greater amberjack are easy to discern from the others simply because they grow much larger…
January 2023 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet January 30th – February 2, 2023 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During this meeting, the…
October 2022 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet October 24-27, 2022, at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. During this meeting, the Council plans to take…
Meet the Council: Michael McDermott
The Gulf Council is comprised of fishermen and other experts in the fishery from states across the Gulf of Mexico. Drawing upon the expertise of these local fishermen ensures that…
Eating Fish at Sea: A Recipe for Success
Fish harvested in Gulf of Mexico federal waters must be maintained with head and fins intact until they are landed. However, it is legal to eat some fish during your fishing…
August 2022 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet August 22-25, 2022, at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. During this meeting, the Council plans to take final action…
June 2022 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet in-person in Ft. Myers, Florida. The meeting will convene June 21-24 at the Crown Plaza at Bell Tower Shops. You’re welcome…
Meet Our Team- Jessica Matos
Meet Our Team! In order to provide some insight into who we are as Council Staff, and inform about what we do to assist the Council with managing the federal…
Fishy or Not, We Want Your Feedback!
You might already be aware of the Something’s Fishy tool that the Council uses to gather feedback from fishermen. It’s possible that you’ve contributed by providing your expertise on one…
January 2022 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a completely virtual meeting next week, January 24 – 27, 2022. Public testimony will be held on Wednesday, January 26,…