How Hard Can it Really be to Count Fish?
Figuring out how many fish are in the Gulf of Mexico and how many we can harvest isn’t rocket science; it’s harder. Photo: Stubb Harder, because fisheries are dynamic; and…
Figuring out how many fish are in the Gulf of Mexico and how many we can harvest isn’t rocket science; it’s harder. Photo: Stubb Harder, because fisheries are dynamic; and…
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Do you ever wonder what qualifies members of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to make decisions about our fish? After all,…
Photo: Ben Despite annual increases in the recreational red snapper quota, the fishing season has become progressively shorter since 1996. This has negatively impacted both private and for-hire recreational…
Ever want to give the Gulf Council some advice? Not take a long walk off a short pier kind of advice but actually directly sharing your knowledge of…
Photo: Kathy Hoak Why does the recreational red snapper season keep getting shorter even though we are seeing more red snapper than ever before? We know you’re seeing more…
Photo: Mark Miller Ahoy, We’re getting ready for next week’s Council meeting in Mobile, Alabama. The meeting will officially start on Tuesday, but the entire day will be closed…
Photo: Mike Jennings The Gulf Council’s Reef Fish Management Committee is holding a special meeting next week to address a number of different red snapper issues: Quotas and bag…
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is responsible for making some pretty important decisions. So who is this group of people? And,…
Ahoy, We’re gearing up for another Council meeting that’s taking place next week (October 29 – November 1) at the Marriott Courtyard in Gulfport, Mississippi. As always, Dr. Roy…
Ahoy, We’re gearing up for another Council meeting that’s taking place next week (October 29 – November 1) at the Marriott Courtyard in Gulfport, Mississippi. If you’re interested in…