For Immediate Release February 1, 2022 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually from January 24-27, 2022. The Council began by electing Dr. Greg Stunz as Vice Chair. The Council also revised and adopted Committee assignments through August 2022. The following is a brief overview of what was accomplished during the meeting:…
DetailsFor Immediate Release January 27, 2022 The Council took final action on a Framework Action to increase the vermilion snapper overfishing limit, acceptable biological catch, and annual catch limit. The most recent stock assessment (SEDAR 67, 2020) determined that the stock is not overfished nor experiencing overfishing. In addition to incorporating new recreational catch…
DetailsMeeting Notice January 24, 2022 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a virtual meeting of its Coral Advisory Panel and Coral Scientific and Statistical Committee. The meeting will convene from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, EST on Monday, February 7, 2022, and from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, EST on Tuesday,…
DetailsFor Immediate Release January 11, 2021 Due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 and concerns about travel delays, the January 24-27, 2022, meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will be completely virtual. To join the virtual meeting, register for the webinar. Public testimony will be held on Wednesday, January…
DetailsMeeting Notice December 27, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a three-day hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual) of its Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees. The meeting will be held from 9:00 – 5:00 EST on January 11 – 13, 2022. The meeting will be held…
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