Gulf Council Publishes Known Coral Locations in Gulf
Photo: sonarnavigator.net As an offshore fisherman, you’ve probably spent a good bit of time on the water staring at your bottom machine in search of new fishing grounds. When the…
August 2015 Council Meeting Preview
Photo: Primofish The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet next week at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana. You’re welcome to join us in person or watch a…
June 2015 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meets at the Marriot Beachside in Key West, Florida next week to discuss a number of fisheries issues. You can watch a broadcast…
Red Snapper: Higher Harvest Limits on the Horizon
Photo: Joseph Cawthorn Lately, much of the buzz about red snapper management has been less than positive. With sector separation, ever shortening seasons, and allocation on the roster, it’s easy…
Council Meeting Preview: January 2015
Photo: Scott Hickman The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meets at the Grand Hotel Marriott in Point Clear, Alabama next week to discuss a number of interesting fisheries issues.…
2014 Year in Review: A Summary of Federal Fisheries Management in the Gulf of Mexico
We’ve been seeing red all year. Among other things, red snapper, red grouper, red drum, and royal red shrimp have all been on the Council’s plate. Here’s an overview of…
Gulf Council Research and Monitoring Priorities 2015 – 2019
The science that informs fishery management is incredibly complicated, and the management decisions that are made using that science can be controversial. While the members of the Gulf of Mexico…
October 2014 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet next week in Mobile, Alabama to work on some issues that might be of interest to you. You’re welcome to join…
Meet the Council: Two Newest Members of the Council
Dr. Crabtree swears in the two newest Council members and Pam Dana renews her vows for her second term. Members of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council are responsible…
August 2014 Council Meeting Preview
Photo: Don Demaria Ahoy, The Gulf Council will meet next week in Biloxi, Mississippi to work on some important fisheries issues. You’re more then welcome to join us at the…