Category Archives: Year 2017

Gulf of Mexico Recreational Gray Triggerfish and Greater Amberjack 2018 Fishing Seasons – Clarification of Federal Water Regulations

FB17-082 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: December 29, 2017 CONTACT: Lauren Waters, 727-824-5305, [email protected] Gulf of Mexico Recreational Gray Triggerfish and Greater Amberjack 2018 Fishing Seasons Clarification of Federal Water Regulations …

Modifications to the Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Allowable Harvest and Recreational Closed Season

FB17-080 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: December 28, 2017 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, [email protected] Modifications to the Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Allowable Harvest and Recreational Closed Season KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces a…

NOAA Fisheries Announces New Management Measures in the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery

FB17-079 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: December 21, 2017 CONTACT: Frank Helies, 727-824-5305, [email protected] KEY MESSAGE: A new rule for Amendment 17B to the Shrimp Fishery Management Plan establishes transit provisions…

The Gulf Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Coral, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees to Convene

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Coral, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees on January 9-11 in the Gulf Council’s…

NOAA Fisheries Announces New Management Measures for Gray Triggerfish

FB17-076 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: December 15, 2017 CONTACT: Lauren Waters, 727-824-5305, [email protected]oaa.gov KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces new management measures to rebuild the gray triggerfish stock in the Gulf…

NOAA Fisheries Publishes Individual Fishing Quota Program Reminders

FB17-075 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: December 7, 2017 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (option 2, 8am – 4:30pm EST), [email protected]                     KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries is sending these…

The Gulf Council Launches Redesigned Coral Portal

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has remodeled its Coral Portal website. Key features of the site include interactive maps, tools for making management decisions, and educational resources.  …

Commercial Gray Triggerfish to Close on November 18

FB17-067 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: November 9, 2017 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, [email protected]     Commercial Harvest of Gray Triggerfish in Federal Watersof the Gulf of Mexico Will Close on…

Changes to Making Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program Landing Notifications through the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS)

FB17-066 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE:    November 7, 2017 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (option 2, 8am – 4:30pm EST), [email protected]   KEY MESSAGE: Changes are being made to make…

Gulf Fishery News Now Available – Fall 2017

The latest edition of Gulf Fishery News is now abatable online. Click here to view!