Gulf Council Convenes a Focus Group on Shrimp Data Collection
Meeting Notice October 6, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a focus group on a Shrimp Data Collection Framework Action that aims to transition the…
DetailsReduction in the 2021/2022 Commercial Gillnet Quota for Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone King Mackerel
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: What/When: The 2021/2022 Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) commercial quota for the king mackerel gillnet component is 563,480 pounds (lbs). The use…
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Reopening of the 2021 Federal Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Season
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: What/When: The 2021 Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) red snapper fishing season in federal waters for vessels with federal for-hire (charter/headboat) reef…
DetailsCommercial and Recreational Harvest of Lane Snapper in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Close on October 18, 2021
The following fishery bulletin is provided as a courtesy: What/When: Commercial and recreational harvest of lane snapper in Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m., local…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes a Virtual Meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee
For Immediate Release September 23, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene its Law Enforcement Technical Committee in Conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries…
DetailsGulf Council to Host Informational Webinar Sessions with For-Hire Fishermen and Vessel Monitoring System Vendors
Meeting Notice September 21, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host two informational webinars designed to give federal charter/headboat permit holders and for-hire captains the opportunity…
DetailsGulf Council to Hold In-Person and Virtual Public Hearings on Cobia
For Immediate Release September 17, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold eight in-person public hearings and one webinar to solicit public comments on Draft Coastal…
DetailsCommercial and Recreational Closure of Blackfin Snapper, Queen Snapper, Silk Snapper, and Wenchman in Gulf of Mexico Federal Waters
This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: What/When: Commercial and recreational harvest of mid-water snapper in Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) federal waters will close at 12:01 am, local…
DetailsFinal Rule to Implement Modifications to Vessel Monitoring System Reporting Requirements for Gulf Federally Permitted Charter and Headboat Vessels
This message is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule that will establish Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) reporting requirements for Charter and Headboat Vessels with…
DetailsNOAA Offers Online Workshop for Gulf of Mexico Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program Participants
This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries invites all Individual Fishing Quota program (IFQ) participants to attend a virtual workshop, including brief presentations followed…
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