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Gulf Council Solicits Proposals for Development of a Document and Geodatabase for Mesophotic and Deep-Water Corals in the Gulf of Mexico
For Immediate Release December 18, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has issued a Request for Proposals for a qualified contractor to compile and synthesize information on mesophotic and deep-water corals, and coral-related habitats throughout the Gulf of Mexico. The selected contractor will be tasked with producing a report and developing a…
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet January 5-7, 2021
Meeting Notice December 18, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a three-day webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees. The meeting will be held January 5 – 7, 2021. The Scientific and Statistical Committees will address the following: Greater Amberjack: The SEDAR…
Reminder of Upcoming Webinars for the New South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Reminder of Upcoming Webinars for the New South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements Webinar Dates: December 15th and 16th ISSUE DATE: December 14, 2020 …
The Gulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Gag Grouper
For Immediate Release December 10, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of gag grouper in the Gulf of Mexico. It is seeking information from anglers and divers about what they have observed, including any “strange things” that scientists and managers may need to know. Scientists are…
Gulf Council Solicits Proposals for Development of a Fishery Ecosystem Plan
For Immediate Release December 4, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has issued a Request for Proposals for development of a Fishery Ecosystem Plan. The Council is seeking a qualified contractor to design and execute the development of a full Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) to support ecosystem-based fishery management in the Gulf…
November/December Council Update
For Immediate Release December 2, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually on November 30 – December 1, 2020. The meeting began with a presentation from the NOAA Office of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species on its Draft Amendment 14, which considers creating a framework for establishing acceptable biological catch and annual…
New South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements Begin January 2021
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: New South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements Begin January 2021 Educational materials are on their way to all permit holders and are available online NOAA Fisheries and the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils are implementing the new…
Final Rule Revises the Annual Catch Limit for Gray Snapper in the Gulf of Mexico
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule for gray snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. This rule reduces the annual catch limit for Gulf of Mexico gray snapper. WHEN WILL THE RULE TAKE EFFECT: The rule becomes effective on December 17, 2020. WHAT THIS…
Gulf Council to Meet by Webinar November 30 – December 1, 2020
Meeting Notice November 13, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet November 30 – December 1, 2020 by webinar. The Council plans to take final action on proposed Reef Fish Amendment 48 and Red Drum Amendment 5 which addresses status determination criteria and optimum yield for reef fish stocks and red drum.…