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News Releases – 2018

Dec282018
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Publishes 2019 Fishing Regulations and Transitions to Fish Rules Mobile App

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 28, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has published the 2019 commercial and recreational fishing regulations on the Federal Regulations page of its website. The regulations will be updated throughout…

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Dec272018
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Gulf Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee to Meet via Webinar

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 27, 2018

Meeting Notice December 27, 2018 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee via webinar. The meeting will convene on Wednesday,…

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Dec212018
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Changes to the Renewal Process for Federal Permits

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 21, 2018

FB18-089                           FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: December 20, 2018 CONTACT: Sarah Stephenson, 727-824-5305, [email protected]  KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule to…

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Dec212018
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Reminder Regarding the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Programs in the Gulf of Mexico

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 21, 2018

FB18-088      FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: December 18, 2018 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (option 2, 8am – 4:30pm EST), [email protected] KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries is sending an end-of-year…

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Dec192018
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NOAA Fisheries Will Withhold a Portion of the Red Grouper Individual Fishing Quota in Anticipation of a Quota Reduction

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 19, 2018

FB18-087 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: December 17, 2018 CONTACT: Peter Hood, [email protected] (727) 824-5305 KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries will withhold distribution of 59.4 percent of red grouper IFQ commercial allocation…

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Nov192018
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Reminder of New Requirements for Commercial Reef Fish Permitted Vessels

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 19, 2018

This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy to our subscribers: FB18-079 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: November 16, 2018 CONTACT: Sustainable Fisheries Division (727) 824-5305 KEY MESSAGE: In June 2018,…

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Nov162018
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Gulf Council to Hold Public Hearings for Amendment 50 – State Management of Recreational Red Snapper

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanNovember 16, 2018

For Immediate Release November 15, 2018   The Gulf Council to Hold Public Hearings and Webinar on Draft  Amendment 50 – State Management of Recreational Red Snapper   The Gulf…

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Nov152018
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Gulf Council’s Ad Hoc Red Snapper Charter-For-Hire Advisory Panel to Meet

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanNovember 15, 2018

Meeting Notice November 15, 2018   The Gulf Council’s Ad Hoc Red Snapper Charter-For-Hire Advisory Panel to Meet, December 12   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene…

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Nov152018
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Gulf Council’s Reef Fish Headboat Advisory Panel to Meet

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanNovember 15, 2018

Meeting Notice November 15, 2018   The Gulf Council’s Ad Hoc Reef Fish Headboat Advisory Panel to Meet, December 11   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene…

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Nov72018
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Commercial Harvest of King Mackerel Reopens in the Western Zone

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 7, 2018

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy to our subscribers: FB18-076 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: November 6, 2018 CONTACT: Lauren Waters, 727-824-5305, [email protected] WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Commercial harvest of…

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Oct302018
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October 2018 Council Update

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 30, 2018

For Immediate Release October 30, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Mobile, Alabama, October 22-25, 2018. The following is a brief summary of the Council’s…

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Oct252018
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Gulf Council Suggests Modifications to Cobia Minimum Size Limit

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 25, 2018

For Immediate Release October 25, 2018 After hearing public comment at its October meeting in Mobile, Alabama, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council chose to modify the commercial and…

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Oct242018
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Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Awarded

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 24, 2018

For Immediate Release October 24, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council presented the 2017 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award to Senior Conservation Enforcement Officer Kyle…

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Oct182018
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Gulf Council will Convene its Red Snapper and Grouper-Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Advisory Panel

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 18, 2018

Meeting Notice October 18, 2018 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene its Red Snapper and Grouper-Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Advisory Panel. The meeting will be held on…

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Oct152018
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Revised Reporting Requirements for Federal Seafood Dealers Through November 21, 2018

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 15, 2018

The following press release from NOAA Fisheries is provided as a courtesy to our subscribers: FB18-068 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: October 12, 2018 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (option…

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Oct112018
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Gulf Council Seeks Fishery Biologist – Deadline Extended

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanOctober 11, 2018

For Immediate Release October 11, 2018   Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Seeks New Fishery Biologist – Deadline Extended   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently accepting…

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Oct92018
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Fall 2018 Gulf Fishery News Now Available

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanOctober 9, 2018

Read the latest edition of Gulf Fishery News! Download PDF

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Oct92018
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Commercial Harvest of Gray Triggerfish Closed

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 9, 2018

FB18-066 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: October 5, 2018 CONTACT: Lauren Waters, 727-824-5305, [email protected] WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Commercial harvest of gray triggerfish in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico closed at 12:01 am,…

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Oct32018
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Gulf Council to Meet in Mobile, Alabama

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 3, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet October 22-25, 2018 at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel and Spa, located at 26 North Royal Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602.…

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Oct22018
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Commercial Harvest of King Mackerel will Close in the Western Zone on October 5, 2018

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 2, 2018

FB18-064 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: October 1, 2018 CONTACT: Susan Gerhart, 727-824-5305, [email protected] WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Commercial harvest of king mackerel in federal waters of the Western Zone will close at 12:00 pm, local…

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Sep192018
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Gulf Council will Convene its Law Enforcement Technical Committee

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 19, 2018

Meeting Notice September 19, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene its Law Enforcement Technical Committee in Conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Law…

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Sep142018
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Gulf Council’s Mackerel Advisory Panel to Meet Via Webinar

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 14, 2018

Meeting Notice September 14, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Mackerel Advisory Panel via webinar. The meeting will convene on Tuesday,…

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Sep112018
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Gulf Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 11, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). The meeting will convene on Tuesday, October…

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Sep72018
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Gulf Council Seeking To Hire Fishery Biologist

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanSeptember 7, 2018

For Immediate Release September 7, 2018   Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Seeks New Fishery Biologist   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently accepting applications for the…

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Aug312018
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Gulf Council Transitions Fishing Regulations to Fish Rules Mobile App

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 31, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is transitioning its federal fishing regulations to the Fish Rules mobile application. Fishermen using the Council’s current Gulf of Mexico Fishing Regulations mobile application…

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Aug272018
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August 2018 Council Update

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 27, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Corpus Christi, Texas, August 20-23, 2018. The Council elected Dr. Tom Frazer as its Chair and Dale Diaz as its Vice…

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Aug132018
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Sea Turtle Safe Handling and Release Gear Outreach on the West Coast of Florida

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 13, 2018

FB18-054                                 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: August 10, 2018 CONTACT: Charlie Bergmann (228) 238-4109   WHAT/WHEN:…

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Aug102018
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Recreational Harvest of Gray Triggerfish to Close August 17, 2018

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 10, 2018

FB18-055 August 10, 2018 For more information contact Lauren Waters, 727-824-5305, [email protected] WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) will close at 12:01…

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Aug12018
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Gulf Council Asks Anglers and Divers to Provide Information on Red Grouper

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 1, 2018

For Immediate Release August 1, 2018 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of red grouper in the Gulf of Mexico. It is…

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Jul312018
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Gulf Council to Meet in Corpus Christi, Texas

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 31, 2018

Meeting Notice July 31, 2018 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet August 20-23, 2018 at the Omni Corpus Christi hotel located at 900 N. Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX…

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Jul272018
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REVISED Reminder: Gulf of Mexico Gray Triggerfish and Greater Amberjack Recreational Fishing Seasons Re-Open on August 1, 2018

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanJuly 27, 2018

FB18-052 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: July 30, 2018 CONTACT: Susan Gerhart, (727) 824-5305, [email protected]   KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries reminds recreational fisherman that the Gulf of Mexico gray triggerfish and…

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Jul202018
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Gulf Council to Hold Webinar Public Hearing for Spiny Lobster Amendment 13

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanJuly 20, 2018

Meeting Notice July 20, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a public hearing via webinar to collect public comments on Amendment 13 – Modifications to…

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Jul192018
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Gulf Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel and Shrimp SSC to Meet

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanJuly 19, 2018

Meeting Notice July 19, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a one day meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel and Shrimp Scientific and Statistical…

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Jul122018
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Summer 2018 Edition of Gulf Fishery News Now Available

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanJuly 12, 2018

For Immediate Release July 12, 2017 Read the latest edition of Gulf Fishery News! Downloadable PDF

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Jul102018
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NOAA Fisheries Releases Revised MRIP Recreational Catch and Effort Estimates

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 10, 2018

Today, NOAA Fisheries released revised Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) catch and effort estimates (1981-2017) as part of its recent transition from the Coastal Household Telephone Survey (CHTS) to the…

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Jul102018
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Gulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 2018

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 10, 2018

FB18-048 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: July 9 2018 CONTACT: Susan Gerhart, 727-551-5602, [email protected] Gulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 2018 WHAT/WHEN: NOAA Fisheries announces federal waters…

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Jun272018
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Commerce Department Announces Council Appointments

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinJune 27, 2018

The U.S. Commerce Department today announced the appointment of 30 members to the eight regional fishery management councils that partner with NOAA Fisheries to manage ocean fish stocks. Twenty-nine of the new…

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Jun252018
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Final Rule Increases Spiny Lobster Catch Levels and Prohibits Recreational Trapping in the South Atlantic

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinJune 25, 2018

KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule for Regulatory Amendment 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for Spiny Lobster in the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic (Regulatory…

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Jun252018
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June Council Update

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinJune 25, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Key West, Florida, June 18-21, 2018. The following is a brief summary of the Council’s actions:   Coral and Habitat After…

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Jun222018
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Final Rule to Modify Gulf of Mexico Mutton Snapper and Gag Management Measures

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanJune 22, 2018

FB18-044 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: June 22, 2018 CONTACT: Rich Malinowski, 727-824-5305, [email protected]   KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule modifying commercial and recreational mutton snapper and commercial gag…

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Jun182018
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Council Office Moves to New Location

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanJune 18, 2018

For Immediate Release June 18, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council announces the move of our administrative office to a new location at 4107 W. Spruce Street,…

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Jun142018
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NOAA Requests Submission of Landing Locations for All Commercially Permitted Reef Fish Vessels

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanJune 14, 2018

FB18-040   FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: June 12, 2018 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (option 2, 8am – 4:30pm EST), [email protected]   KEY MESSAGE: In May 2017, the Gulf of…

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Jun132018
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Final Rule to Improve Commercial Reef Fish Landing Compliance and Provide Flexibility in the Individual Fishing Quota Programs

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinJune 13, 2018

KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces new measures affecting commercial reef fish fishermen. The purpose of this action is to improve compliance and increase management flexibility in the Gulf of Mexico…

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May302018
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Gulf Council Seeks New Deputy Director

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMay 30, 2018

For Immediate Release May 10, 2018 Republished May 31, 2018   Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Seeks New Deputy Director   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently…

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May292018
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Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Opens to Address the Needs of Fishing Communities

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinMay 29, 2018

NOAA Fisheries is pleased to announce the 2019 Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Grant competition is currently open. The goal of the S-K program is to fund projects that address the needs of…

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May252018
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Gulf Council to Meet in Key West, Florida

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMay 25, 2018

Meeting Notice May 22, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet June 18 – 21, 2018 at the Key West Marriott Beachside hotel, located at 3841 N.…

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May222018
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The Gulf Council’s Standing and Reef Fish Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet 

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMay 22, 2018

Meeting Notice May 22, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Standing and Reef Fish Scientific and Statistical Committees on May 31…

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May142018
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Vermillion Snapper Annual Catch Limit Reduced

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinMay 14, 2018

FB18-031 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: May 14, 2018 CONTACT: Lauren Waters, 727-824-5305,  [email protected] KEY MESSAGE:  NOAA Fisheries announces a reduction to the annual catch limit for vermilion snapper in the…

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May142018
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Commercial Harvest of King Mackerel Closes in the Northern Zone on May 15, 2018 (Updated 5/17/18)

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinMay 14, 2018

FB18-030 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: May 11, 2018 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305,Kelli.O’[email protected] WHAT/WHEN/WHERE:  Commercial harvest of king mackerel in federal waters of the Northern Zone will close at 12:01 am…

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May72018
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Federal Waters off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15, 2018

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMay 7, 2018

FB18-029 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: May 7, 2018 CONTACT: Susan Gerhart, 727-824-5305, [email protected]   Federal Waters Off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15, 2018   KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces federal waters…

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May72018
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Gulf Council to Hold Webinar Public Hearing for Amendment 49 – Sea Turtle Release Gear

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMay 7, 2018

Meeting Notice May 7, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a public hearing webinar to collect comments on Reef Fish Amendment 49 – Modifications to…

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May42018
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Spring 2018 Edition of Gulf Fishery News Now Available

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMay 4, 2018

For Immediate Release May 4, 2018 Read the latest edition of Gulf Fishery News! Click here for a printable PDF version of this newsletter.

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May12018
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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for Scientific and Statistical Committees

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinMay 1, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants for its Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC).Current members must reapply to be considered for future membership.   The Council has…

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Apr302018
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Gulf Council Names Dr. Carrie Simmons its New Executive Director

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinApril 30, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council announces the selection of Dr. Carrie Simmons as its new Executive Director. Dr. Simmons, currently the Council’s Deputy Director will take the helm…

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Apr302018
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Join the Discussion: Recreational Fishing for Red Snapper – the 2018 Season

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanApril 30, 2018

Please Join the Discussion:  Recreational Fishing for Red Snapper – the 2018 Season What:   NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Administrator, Dr. Roy Crabtree and newly appointed Southeast Fisheries Science Center Director, …

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Apr252018
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Gulf Council to Host Public Hearings and Webinar on Coral Amendment 9

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanApril 25, 2018

For Immediate Release April 25, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold eight public hearings and a webinar to solicit public comments on Draft Amendment 9 –…

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Apr242018
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Gulf Council’s Outreach and Education Technical Committee to Meet on May 10

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanApril 24, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of it’s Outreach and Education Technical Committee on Thursday, May 10, 2018, in the Gulf Council’s conference room located…

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Apr232018
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Gulf Council Update – April 2018

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinApril 23, 2018

For Immediate Release April 23, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Gulfport, Mississippi, April 16 – 20, 2018. The following is a summary of the…

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Apr192018
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2018 Recreational Red Snapper Season Announced

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinApril 19, 2018

NOAA Announces the 2018 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational Seasons and Clarifies Permit Regulations for Vessels Fishing in Federal Waters   WHAT/WHEN: NOAA Fisheries has issued exempted fishing permits, which…

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Apr62018
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Announcing a New Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) for Offshore Aquaculture

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinApril 6, 2018

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is pleased to announce the Marine Resources Education Program (MREP) for Offshore Aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico. Interest in offshore aquaculture in the…

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Apr22018
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Commercial Harvest of Greater Amberjack in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Not Reopen on June 1, 2018

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanApril 2, 2018

FB18-022 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: April 2, 2018 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, (727) 824-5305, [email protected]   WHAT/WHEN: Commercial harvest of greater amberjack in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) will not reopen June…

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Mar302018
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Gulf Council to Meet in Gulfport, Mississippi, April 16-20

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMarch 30, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet April 16 – 20, 2018 at the Marriott Courtyard hotel, located at 1600 E. Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, MS 39501. The meeting…

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Mar282018
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Final Rule Modifies the Recreational Greater Amberjack Fishing Year and Fixed Closed Season

Press Releases, Year 2018By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 28, 2018

FB18-021 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: March 28, 2018 CONTACT:Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305,[email protected]   KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule modifying the greater amberjack recreational fishing year and fixed closed…

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Mar212018
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Gulf Council’s Ad Hoc Red Snapper & Grouper-Tilefish IFQ Advisory Panel To Meet, April 10

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMarch 21, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of it’s Ad Hoc Red Snapper & Grouper-Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Advisory Panel. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.…

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Mar192018
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Gulf Council’s Shrimp Advisory Panel to Meet, April 5

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMarch 19, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of it’s Shrimp Advisory Panel on Thursday, April 5, 2018. The meeting will be held in the Council office…

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Mar162018
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Gulf Council Seeking Coral and Habitat Biologist

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMarch 16, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) is currently accepting applications for the position of Coral and Habitat Biologist. The Coral and Habitat Biologist will be under the supervision…

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Mar162018
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NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments for an Application for an Exempted Fishing Permit to Test Trap Targeting of Lionfish in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Federal Waters

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMarch 16, 2018

FB18-017 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: March 16, 2018 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, (727) 824-5305, [email protected]   NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments for an Application for an Exempted Fishing Permit to Test Trap Targeting of Lionfish…

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Mar162018
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Request for Comments: Exempted Fishing Permits to Allow State Pilot Projects for the Management of Recreational Red Snapper Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMarch 16, 2018

FB18-016 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: March 12, 2018 CONTACT:Sustainable Fisheries, 727-824-5305,   Request for Comments: Exempted Fishing Permits to Allow State Pilot Projects for the Management of Recreational Red Snapper…

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Mar122018
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Standing, Reef Fish, Shrimp, and Socioeconomic SSCs To Meet March 26-27

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMarch 12, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of it’s  Standing, Reef Fish, Shrimp, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC) on March 26-27, 2018 in the…

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Mar82018
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New Tool Available for Aquaculture Siting in Gulf of Mexico

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMarch 8, 2018

For Immediate Release March 8, 2018   NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science recently released the Gulf AquaMapper, a web-based ocean exploration tool for marine aquaculture development in the Gulf…

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Mar62018
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Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Law Enforcement Committee to Meet March 13

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanMarch 6, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of it’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC), in conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Law Enforcement Committee…

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Feb162018
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Commercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Close on February 20, 2018

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 16, 2018

FB18-013 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: February 16, 2018 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, [email protected]   Commercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone…

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Feb122018
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Gulf Fishery News Now Available – Winter 2018

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 12, 2018

For Immediate Release February 12, 2018  The latest edition of Gulf Fishery News is available here.      

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Feb62018
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Final Rule Modifies the Number of Unrigged Hooks Carried On Board Bottom Longline Vessels in the Gulf of Mexico

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 6, 2018

FB18-011 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE:    February 6, 2018 CONTACT:   Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, [email protected]   Final Rule Modifies the Number of Unrigged Hooks Carried On Board Bottom Longline Vessels in the…

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Feb52018
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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for Reef Fish and Shrimp Advisory Panel

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 5, 2018

For Immediate Release February 5, 2018   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for membership on the Reef Fish Advisory Panel and the Shrimp Advisory Panel…

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Feb22018
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January 2018 Council Update

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 2, 2018

For Immediate Release February 2, 2018 January 2018 Council Update   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 29 – February 1, 2018. The…

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Jan302018
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Application Deadline Extended – Gulf Council Seeking New Executive Director

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanJanuary 30, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer responsible for conducting the…

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Jan222018
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Government Shutdown – IFQ Program Operations During the Shutdown

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanJanuary 22, 2018

FB18-005 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: January 22, 2018   GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IFQ Program Operations During the Shutdown   KEY MESSAGE: IFQ Customer Support is currently unavailable to take phone calls…

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Jan82018
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Gulf Council to Meet in New Orleans, LA, January 29-February 1

Press Releases, Year 2018By Bernie RoyJanuary 8, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet January 29 – February 1, 2018 at the Hyatt Centric hotel, located at 800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting…

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Jan42018
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NOAA Fisheries is now accepting applications for the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP)

Press Releases, Year 2018By Bernie RoyJanuary 4, 2018

High-priority areas for Fiscal Year 2018 projects include: Developing innovative and effective technologies; gear modifications; avoidance programs and techniques; and/or improved fishing practices in commercial and recreational fisheries and aquaculture…

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Jan22018
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Gulf Council’s Ad Hoc Red Snapper Private Angler Advisory Panel to Meet, January 18

Press Releases, Year 2018By Camilla ShiremanJanuary 2, 2018

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of it’s Ad Hoc Red Snapper Private Angler Advisory Panel on January 18, 2018 in the Gulf Council’s conference…

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