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Jul82020
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Gulf Council to Host a Meeting of Scientific and Statistical Committee Via Webinar

Year 2020By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 8, 2020

Meeting Notice July 8, 2020   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committee (Gulf SSC) will meet via webinar…

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Jul72020
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The Council Asks for Recommendations on Ways to Reduce Burdens on Domestic Fishing

Year 2020By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 7, 2020

For Immediate Release July 7, 2020 The President of the United States recently signed an Executive Order on Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth. The Executive Order aims to…

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Jun242020
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June 2020 Council Update

Year 2020By Emily MuehlsteinJune 24, 2020

For Immediate Release June 24, 2020     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually June 15 – 18, 2020.  The following is a brief overview of what…

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Jun232020
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Gulf Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees Will Meet to Review the Marine Recreational Information Program – Fishing Effort Survey

Year 2020By Emily MuehlsteinJune 23, 2020

Meeting Notice June 23, 2020   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a two-day workshop via webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific…

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Jun182020
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Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Recommends Prohibiting Trolling and Possession of Reef Fish Year-Round in Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps Marine Protected Areas

Year 2020By Emily MuehlsteinJune 18, 2020

For Immediate Release June 18, 2020   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action that considers modifying surface trolling provisions and possession allowances…

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Jun112020
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Gulf Council Virtual Meeting Registration and Public Comment Instructions

Year 2020By Emily MuehlsteinJune 11, 2020

For Immediate Release June 11, 2020   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet June 15-18, 2020 by webinar. The Committee schedule, Council agenda, and meeting materials are on…

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May282020
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Gulf Council to Meet by Webinar June 15-18, 2020

Year 2020By Emily MuehlsteinMay 28, 2020

Meeting Notice May 28, 2020   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet June 15-18, 2020 by webinar. The Council will discuss numerous fisheries issues and plans to…

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May222020
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council ask for Input on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Fisheries and Management

Year 2020By Emily MuehlsteinMay 22, 2020

For Immediate Release May 22, 2020   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted fishing and…

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May202020
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Summary of Joint Gulf and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Workgroup on Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018

Year 2020By Emily MuehlsteinMay 20, 2020

For Immediate Release May 20, 2020   The Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils convened a joint workgroup to address Section 102:  Fishery Management Measures of the…

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May152020
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May 2020 Interim Council Meeting Update

Year 2020By Emily MuehlsteinMay 15, 2020

For Immediate Release May 15, 2020   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council held an interim meeting via webinar on May 12, 2020. The Council discussed allowances for remote…

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