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News Releases – 2019

Dec202022
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The NOAA Fisheries Southeast For-Hire Integrated Electronic Reporting Program (SEFHIER) End-Of-Year Update

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanDecember 20, 2022

This messaged is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: December 20, 2022                                     …

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Dec202022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Extension of Emergency Measures to Modify the Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fixed Closed Season

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanDecember 20, 2022

ISSUE DATE: December 19, 2022                                                   …

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Dec152022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet January 10-12, 2023

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 15, 2022

Meeting Notice December 15, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a three-day meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees.…

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Dec132022
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NOAA Fisheries Will Withhold a Portion of the 2023 Gag Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Allocation in Anticipation of a Quota Reduction

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanDecember 13, 2022

ISSUE DATE: December 13, 2022                                                   …

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Dec72022
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NOAA Fisheries Publishes Final Rule to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group King Mackerel Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 7, 2022

ISSUE DATE: December 7, 2022                                                     …

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Dec22022
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NOAA Fisheries Publishes Final Rule to Implement Two Framework Actions for Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 2, 2022

ISSUE DATE: December 2, 2022                                                     …

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Nov172022
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Gulf Council’s Outreach and Education Technical Committee to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 17, 2022

Meeting Notice November 17, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Outreach and Education Technical Committee on December 6, 2022 from 9:00…

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Nov172022
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Gulf Council’s Spiny Lobster Advisory Panel to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 17, 2022

Meeting Notice November 17, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Spiny Lobster Advisory Panel on December 7, 2022 from 9:00 AM…

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Nov152022
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Gulf Council Convenes its Coastal Migratory Pelagic Advisory Panel

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 15, 2022

Meeting Notice November 15, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a one-day meeting of its Coastal Migratory Pelagics Advisory Panel on December 1, 2022, from…

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Nov152022
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Gulf Council’s Individual Fishing Quota Focus Group to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 15, 2022

For Immediate Release November 15, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day, in-person meeting of its Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Focus Group. The meeting…

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Nov102022
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Commercial and Recreational Harvest of Lane Snapper in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Close on November 15, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 10, 2022

ISSUE DATE: November 10, 2022                                                     …

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Nov32022
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Revised Reporting Requirements for Federally Permitted Seafood Dealers and Federally Permitted For-Hire Operators Extended through December 4, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 3, 2022

ISSUE DATE: November 2, 2022                                                      …

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Nov22022
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October 2022 Council Meeting Summary

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 2, 2022

For Immediate Release November 2, 2022     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Biloxi, Mississippi, on October 24-27, 2022.  The meeting began with the Council populating…

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Oct312022
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Gulf Council Hosts a Meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 31, 2022

Meeting Notice October 31, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, EST on…

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Oct272022
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Gulf Council Recommends New Greater Amberjack Allocations and Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 27, 2022

For Immediate Release October 21, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on Reef Fish Amendment 54: Modifications to Greater Amberjack Catch Limits and Sector…

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Oct212022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Coral Advisory Panel to Meet Virtually on November 9, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 21, 2022

Meeting Notice October 21, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual meeting of its Coral Advisory Panel from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, EST…

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Oct212022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Implementation of Amendment 32 to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group Cobia Catch Limits, Possession Limits, and Size Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 21, 2022

  Key Messages: NOAA Fisheries announces implementation of the final rule for Amendment 32 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and…

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Oct72022
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Revised Reporting Requirements for Federally Permitted Seafood Dealers and Federally Permitted For-Hire Operators and Assistance for Fishermen Impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanOctober 7, 2022

ISSUE DATE: October 6, 2022 FB22-061 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST), [email protected] Key Message: Hurricane Ian made landfall in the U.S. near…

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Sep302022
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Greater Amberjack Public Hearing in Marathon, Florida Monday October 3, 2022 is Canceled – Instead a Virtual Hearing will be Hosted

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanSeptember 30, 2022

For Immediate Release September 30, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a virtual Public Hearing at 6:00 PM EDT, October 3, 2022, in place of…

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Sep302022
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Gulf Council to Meet in Biloxi, Mississippi, October 24-27, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 30, 2022

 Meeting Notice September 30, 2022     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, October 24 through Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Beau Rivage Resort and…

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Sep262022
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Gulf Council Cancels Greater Amberjack Public Hearing in Madeira Beach, Florida

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 26, 2022

For Immediate Release September 26, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has cancelled the Public Hearing on Draft Reef Fish Amendment 54 – Modifications to Greater Amberjack…

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Sep222022
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Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 22, 2022

Meeting Notice September 22, 2022     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will host a meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC), in conjunction with the…

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Sep212022
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The Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils to Convene the Joint Council Workgroup on Section 102:  Fishery Management Measures of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 21, 2022

For Immediate Release September 21, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils will convene their joint workgroup to address Section 102:  Fishery Management Measures of…

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Sep212022
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Gulf Council Will Convene its Reef Fish Advisory Panel

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 21, 2022

Meeting Notice September 21, 2022 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a one-day meeting of its Reef Fish Advisory Panel (AP). The meeting will convene on October…

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Sep82022
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Gulf Council to Hold Public Hearings on Greater Amberjack Allocations and Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 8, 2022

For Immediate Release September 8, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold five in-person public hearings and one webinar to solicit public comments on Draft Reef…

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Aug312022
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August 2022 Council Meeting Summary

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 31, 2022

For Immediate Release August 30, 2022 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Corpus Christi, Texas August 22 – 25, 2022.  Re-appointed members Dr. Tom Frazer and Mr.…

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Aug302022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet September 21-23, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 30, 2022

Meeting Notice August 30, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees. The…

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Aug252022
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Gulf Council’s Coral, Shrimp, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 25, 2022

Meeting Notice August 25, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual, half-day meeting of its Coral, Shrimp, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels on Monday,…

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Aug252022
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Gulf Council Recommends Modifying Red Snapper Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 25, 2022

For Immediate Release August 25, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action to modify red snapper catch limits.  The Council chose…

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Aug222022
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NOAA Offers an Online Workshop for Gulf of Mexico Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program Participants

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanAugust 22, 2022

ISSUE DATE: July 22, 2022 FB22-051 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time), [email protected] Key Message: NOAA Fisheries invites all Individual Fishing…

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Aug152022
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Gulf Council to Host Special In-Person and Virtual Question and Answer Session on Sharks with NOAA’s Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 15, 2022

Meeting Notice August 15, 2022   The Gulf Council and NOAA Fisheries’ Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division will host a hybrid (virtual/in-person) question and answer session to provide the…

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Aug82022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Recreational Closure of Red Grouper Harvest in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 8, 2022

ISSUE DATE: August 8, 2022                                                     …

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Aug12022
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Gulf Council to Meet in Corpus Christi, Texas August 22-25, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 1, 2022

Meeting Notice August 1, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, August 22 through Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Omni Hotel in Corpus…

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Jul222022
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Effective July 25, 2022: Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fixed Closed Season Modification. NOAA Fisheries Requests Public Comment

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJuly 22, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 22, 2022                                 …

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Jul222022
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Joint Meeting of South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils’ Scientific and Statistical Committees

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 22, 2022

For Immediate Release July 22, 2022 Fishing level recommendations for Southeastern Yellowtail Snapper in federal waters will be addressed when members of the Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs) from the…

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Jul122022
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Gulf Council Convenes its Individual Fishing Quota Focus Group

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 12, 2022

For Immediate Release July 12, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day, in-person meeting of its Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Focus Group. The meeting…

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Jul82022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Increase to Red Grouper Catch Limits in the Gulf of Mexico

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJuly 8, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 8, 2022                                 …

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Jul72022
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Gulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJuly 7, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 7, 2022                                 …

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Jul72022
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Gulf Council’s Outreach and Education Technical Committee to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 7, 2022

Meeting Notice July 7, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual meeting of its Outreach and Education Technical Committee on Monday, August 1, 2022…

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Jul72022
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The Commerce Department Announces 2022 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Appointments

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 7, 2022

For Immediate Release July 7, 2022   The Secretary of Commerce recently announced the appointment of three members to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. The appointees begin their…

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Jun282022
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June 2022 Council Meeting Summary

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJune 28, 2022

For Immediate Release June 28, 2022       The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) met in Ft. Myers, Florida June 21-24, 2022.  The Council heard presentations on…

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Jun272022
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Gulf Council Requests an Emergency Rule to Modify the 2022 Recreational Greater Amberjack Fishing Season

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJune 27, 2022

For Immediate Release June 27, 2022   The most recent greater amberjack stock assessment (SEDAR 70 2020) determined that greater amberjack is not making adequate rebuilding progress and is still…

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Jun242022
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Gulf Council Recommends Allowing Federally Permitted For-Hire Vessels to Operate Under a Limited Exemption While Addressing Vessel Monitoring System Equipment Failures

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJune 24, 2022

For Immediate Release June 24, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a Framework Action to ensure that for-hire trips are not delayed or…

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Jun242022
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Gulf Council Recommends Modifying King Mackerel Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJune 24, 2022

For Immediate Release June 24, 2022 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on Framework Amendment 11 to Modify Gulf group king mackerel Overfishing Limit (OFL), Acceptable…

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Jun232022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet July 7-8, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJune 23, 2022

Meeting Notice June 22, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees. The…

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Jun92022
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NOAA Fisheries Approves New Criteria for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish and Red Drum Management

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJune 9, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: June 9, 2022                                 …

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Jun12022
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NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Input on Gulf of Mexico Aquaculture Opportunity Area Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Development

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJune 1, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: June 1, 2022                                 …

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May242022
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Gulf Council to Meet June 21 – 24, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMay 24, 2022

Meeting Notice May 24, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Tuesday, June 21, 2022 through Friday, June 24, 2022  at the Crowne Plaza at…

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May112022
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Federal Waters off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMay 11, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: May 11, 2022                                 …

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May42022
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Prepping for Summer Snapper? Gear Up with Free Release Tools from Return ‘Em Right!

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMay 4, 2022

This press release is being sent as a courtesy to our constituents. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (May 3, 2022) – Return ‘Em Right is launching its program to offshore anglers throughout the…

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May22022
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Final Rule to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Catch Limits and Catch Targets

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMay 2, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy:   ISSUE DATE: May 2, 2022                               …

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Apr252022
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NOAA Announces the 2022 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Season

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanApril 25, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: April 25, 2022                                 …

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Apr222022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet May 10-11, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanApril 22, 2022

Meeting Notice April 22, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day  in-person meeting  of its Standing, Reef Fish, Socioeconomic, and Shrimp Scientific and Statistical…

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Apr182022

The Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) 74 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Data Workshop Will be Held in May 2-6, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinApril 18, 2022

For Immediate Release April 18, 2022 The Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) 74 Data Workshop for Gulf red snapper will be held in-person from 1 p.m. on May 2,…

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Apr132022
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April 2022 Council Update

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinApril 13, 2022

For Immediate Release April 13, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) met in Gulf Shores, Alabama April 4-7, 2022.  The Council made preliminary appointments to its…

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Apr72022
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Council Recommends Converting Remaining Historical Captains Permits to Standard Charter/Headboat Permits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinApril 7, 2022

For Immediate Release April 7, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a Framework Action to convert three Reef Fish and three Coastal Migratory…

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Apr42022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Changes to the VMS Reimbursement Program

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanApril 4, 2022

This messaged is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: April 4, 2022                                     …

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Mar232022
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Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fishing Season Reopens May 1-31, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMarch 23, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: March 23, 2022                                 …

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Mar152022
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The Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee Will Meet March 30, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMarch 15, 2022

For Immediate Release March 15, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a closed session meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC). The meeting will…

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Mar142022
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Gulf Council to Meet in Person and by Webinar April 4-7, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMarch 14, 2022

Meeting Notice March 14, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, April 4 through Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the The Lodge at Gulf…

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Mar92022
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Gulf Council Convenes a Meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMarch 9, 2022

Meeting Notice March 9, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel (Panel) from 8:30 AM…

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Feb282022
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Commercial Gillnet Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Close on March 2, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 28, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 25, 2022                                   …

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Feb242022
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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for Coral, Data Collection, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 24, 2022

  Second ReleaseFebruary 24, 2022   REMINDER – DEADLINE APPROACHING DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5:00 PM, EDT, MARCH 18, 2022 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for…

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Feb182022
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Gulf State Surveys Transition Workshop Scheduled for February 23-25

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 18, 2022

This message is provided as a courtesy: February 18, 2022 Marine Recreational Information Program The three-day Gulf State Recreational Catch and Effort Surveys Transition Workshop will begin Wednesday, February 23, 2022. This virtual workshop will…

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Feb172022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces New On-Line Permit Application System

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 17, 2022

ISSUE DATE: February 17, 2022                                                      …

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Feb172022
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Gulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Red Snapper

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 17, 2022

For Immediate Release February 18, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of what’s happening with red snapper in the Gulf…

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Feb162022
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REMINDER: The Gulf of Mexico Vessel Monitoring System Requirement for Charter/Headboat Vessels Effective Date is March 1, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 16, 2022

ISSUE DATE: February 16, 2022                                                      …

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Feb152022
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Important Reminder from NOAA Fisheries: Turtle Excluder Device (TED) Requirements are Now in Effect

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 15, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 15, 2022                                    …

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Feb142022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet March 8-10, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 14, 2022

Meeting Notice February 14, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a one-day hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual) of its Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic…

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Feb112022
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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for Coral, Data Collection, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 11, 2022

For Immediate Release February 11, 2022     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for membership on its Coral, Data Collection, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels.…

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Feb12022
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January 2022 Council Update

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 1, 2022

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…

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Jan272022
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Gulf Council Recommends Increasing Vermilion Snapper Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 27, 2022

For 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.…

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Jan242022
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Gulf Council Convenes its Coral Advisory Panel and Coral Scientific and Statistical Committee

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 24, 2022

Meeting 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…

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Jan132022
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NOAA Fisheries Reminds Reef Fish Fishermen of DESCEND Act Requirements and Announces a Final Rule to Clarify Descending Device and Venting Tool Definitions for Reef Fish Fishing

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 13, 2022

ISSUE DATE: January 13, 2022                                                     …

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Jan112022
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January 2022 Gulf Council Meeting Changed to Virtual Format

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 11, 2022

For 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…

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Dec202019
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Standing, Reef Fish, and Coral Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet on January 9, 2020

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 20, 2019

Meeting Notice December 20, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, and Coral Scientific and Statistical Committees. The meeting will…

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Dec182019
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Open Ocean Restoration Plan 2 Announced

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanDecember 18, 2019

“This press release is shared as a courtesy to our subscribers:” $226 Million in Projects Approved in Second Open Ocean Restoration Plan The Deepwater Horizon Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group…

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Dec112019
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Recreational and Commercial Harvest of Lane Snapper in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Close on December 13, 2019

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanDecember 11, 2019

This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy:  ISSUE DATE: December 10, 2019                                …

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Dec52019
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The Gulf Council Launches Redesigned Coral Portal Website to Enhance Understanding of Corals, Habitats, and Related Species

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 5, 2019

For Immediate Release December 5, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery has reinvented its Coral Portal website. The newly designed site features improved visuals with the following resources: Interactive…

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Dec42019
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Reminder Regarding Individual Fishing Quota Programs in the Gulf of Mexico

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 4, 2019

This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy:  ISSUE DATE: December 3, 2019                                    …

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Nov222019
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Commerical Harvest of Gray Triggerfish in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Close on November 26, 2019

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanNovember 22, 2019

ISSUE DATE: November 21, 2019                                                      …

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Nov192019
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Commercial Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Western Zone Will Close on November 21, 2019

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 19, 2019

ISSUE DATE: November 18, 2019                                                      …

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Nov132019
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Gulf Council Continues Search for a Fishery Outreach Specialist

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 13, 2019

For Immediate Release November 13, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently accepting applications for the position of Fishery Outreach Specialist. Under the direct supervision of…

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Nov132019
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Reduction in the 2029/2020 Commercial Gillnet Quota for Gulf Southern Zone King Mackerel

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 13, 2019

The following Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: November 13, 2019 FB19-017 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, [email protected] WHAT/WHEN: The 2019/2020 Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) commercial quota for the…

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Nov12019
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Gulf Council Asks for Information on Vermilion Snapper

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanNovember 1, 2019

For Immediate Release November 1, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of vermilion snapper (a.k.a. beeliner) in the Gulf of…

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Oct312019
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October 2019 Council Meeting Update

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 31, 2019

For Immediate Release October 31, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met October 21-24, 2019 in Galveston, Texas. The Council inducted its newest member, Mr. Troy Williamson, a…

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Oct302019
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Gulf Council Launches “Fishing for Our Future” Website

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 30, 2019

For Immediate Release October 31, 2019     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has launched a new addition to its website called Fishing for Our Future. This new site is…

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Oct282019
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Gulf and South Atlantic Councils Convene a Join Meeting of Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 28, 2019

Meeting Notice October 28, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will convene a joint meeting of Gulf and South Atlantic Spiny Lobster…

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Oct232019
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Gulf Council Recommends Modifying For-Hire Multi-Day Trip Possession Limit Regulations

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 23, 2019

For Immediate Release October 23, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action that considers modifying federal for-hire multi-day trip possession limits.…

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Oct172019
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Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Seeks a Fishery Outreach Specialist

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 17, 2019

For Immediate Release October 17, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently accepting applications for the position of Fishery Outreach Specialist.   Under the direct supervision…

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Oct42019
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Gulf Council Convenes its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees Via Webinar

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 4, 2019

Meeting Notice October 4, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees via…

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Oct22019
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Continuation of Reductions in Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Catch Levels

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 2, 2019

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy:   FB19-058 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: October 1, 2019 CONTACT: Peter Hood, 727-824-5305, [email protected]    KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries has published a final…

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Sep302019
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Gulf Council to Meet in Galveston, Texas

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 30, 2019

Meeting Notice September 30, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet October 21 – 24, 2019 at The Tremont House, located at 2300 Ships Mechanic Row…

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Sep232019
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Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) Solicits Participants for 2020

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 23, 2019

This news release from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute is provided as a courtesy: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2019     The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is…

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Sep192019
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Gulf Council Convenes its Law Enforcement Technical Committee

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 19, 2019

Meeting Notice September 19, 2019   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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Sep182019
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Gulf Council Hosts Release Mortality Symposium

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanSeptember 18, 2019

Meeting Notice September 18, 2019   The Gulf Council will host a Release Mortality Symposium October 7-9, 2019 at the Tradewinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida. The Symposium…

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Sep172019
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Gulf Council To Convene its Reef Fish Advisory Panel

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanSeptember 17, 2019

Meeting Notice September 17, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Reef Fish Advisory Panel. The meeting will convene on Tuesday, October…

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Sep122019
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Gulf Council Solicits Quotes for Website Project

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 12, 2019

For Immediate Release September 12, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has issued a Request for Quotes for projects related to its website. The Council would like…

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Sep62019
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Gulf Council Asks for Information on King Mackerel

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 6, 2019

For Immediate Release September 6, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of king mackerel in the Gulf of Mexico. It is…

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Aug292019
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Gulf Council Convenes its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 29, 2019

Meeting Notice August 29, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees. The…

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Aug272019
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Gulf Council Convenes its Coral and Shrimp Advisory Panels with its Coral Scientific and Statistical Committee

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 27, 2019

Meeting Notice August 27, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Coral and Shrimp Advisory panels in conjunction with its Coral Scientific and…

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Aug202019
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August 2019 Council Update

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 20, 2019

For Immediate Release August 20, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 12-15, 2019.  The Council re-elected Dr. Tom Frazer as its Chair…

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Aug152019
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Gulf Council Recommends Values for Gray Snapper Status Determination Criteria and Modifies the Annual Catch Limits

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 15, 2019

For Immediate Release August 15, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on Reef Fish Amendment 51, which considers establishing or revising gray snapper status…

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Aug152019
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Gulf Council Recommends Reduced Annual Catch Target Buffer for Federal For-Hire Red Snapper

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 15, 2019

For Immediate Release August 15, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action to reduce the buffer between the annual catch limit and the annual catch…

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Jul292019
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Modifications to Gear Requirements and Commercial Management Measures for the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic Spiny Lobster Fishery

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 29, 2019

  KEY MESSAGES: These requirements are for federal waters off Florida and address bully net gear requirements, commercial daily possession limits when using bully nets or diving for the harvest…

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Jul172019
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Gulf Council to Meet in New Orleans, Louisiana

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 17, 2019

Meeting Notice July 17, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet August 12-15, 2019 at the Hyatt Centric New Orleans, located at 800 Iberville Street in…

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Jul162019
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Summer 2019 Gulf Fishery News Now Available

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanJuly 16, 2019

Read the latest edition of Gulf Fishery News! Gulf Fishery News is available on our website and via Yumpu. Download PDF version here.

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Jul102019
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Gulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 2019

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 10, 2019

The following Fishery Bulletin is provided to our subscribers as a courtesy: FB19-036 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: July 10, 2019 CONTACT: Susan Gerhart, 727-551-5602, [email protected] WHAT/WHEN: NOAA Fisheries announces federal…

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Jul82019
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Gulf Council Convenes its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 8, 2019

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees. The meeting will convene at 8:30 AM…

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Jul22019
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Commerce Department Announces 2019 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Appointments

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 2, 2019

The Secretary of Commerce recently announced the appointment of three members to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. The Council looks forward to welcoming the following appointees on August…

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Jun282019
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Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity for Projects Addressing the Needs of Fishing Communities

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJune 28, 2019

The following Fishery Bulletin is provided to our subscribers as a courtesy:     The goal of the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant program is to fund projects that address the needs of…

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Jun252019
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Gulf Council to Host Webinar Public Hearing on Reef Fish Amendment 51-Gray Snapper Status Determination Criteria

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanJune 25, 2019

Meeting Notice June 25, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a public hearing via webinar to solicit comments on Amendment 51—Gray Snapper Status Determination Criteria,…

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Jun112019
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June Council Update

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJune 11, 2019

For Immediate Release June 11, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met last week in Destin, Florida. The following is a brief overview of what was accomplished:…

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Jun102019
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Gulf Council Recommends a New Commercial Trip Limit for Greater Amberjack

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJune 10, 2019

For Immediate Release June 10, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a Framework amendment that considers reducing the commercial trip limit for greater amberjack.…

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Jun52019
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Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Awarded

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJune 5, 2019

For Immediate Release June 5, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council presented the 2018 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award to Lieutenant Jason Marlow with the Florida…

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May202019
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NOAA Fisheries Announces a Final Temporary Rule to Reduce Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Catch Levels

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinMay 20, 2019

The following notice from NOAA Fisheries is provided to our subscribers as a courtesy: FB19-026 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: May17, 2019 CONTACT: Peter Hood, 727-824-5305, [email protected] KEY MESSAGE: The Gulf of…

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May152019
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Commercial Harvest of Greater Amberjack Will Close on June 9, 2019

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinMay 15, 2019

FB19-025 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: May15, 2019 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, [email protected] WHAT/WHEN: Commercial harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) at…

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May92019
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Federal Waters off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15, 2019

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanMay 9, 2019

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy:   FB19-024                   FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: May 8, 2019 CONTACT: Susan Gerhart 727-824-5305, [email protected]   …

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May82019
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Gulf Council to Meet in Miramar Beach, Florida

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanMay 8, 2019

Meeting Notice May 8, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet June 3-6, 2019 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, located at 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West,…

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Apr252019
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Spring 2019 Issue of Gulf Fishery News Now Available

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanApril 25, 2019

Gulf Fishery News can be viewed on our website and on Issuu. Click on image for PDF version.  

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Apr252019
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Gulf Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Red Drum and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees will Meet via Webinar

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinApril 25, 2019

Meeting Notice April 25, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Red Drum, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees. The…

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Apr242019
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Gulf Council Holds a Meeting of its Reef Fish Advisory Panel via Webinar

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinApril 24, 2019

                     Meeting Notice April 24, 201 On Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m, the Gulf of Mexico…

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Apr162019
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Gulf Council Asks for Information on Gray Triggerfish

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinApril 16, 2019

For Immediate Release April 16, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of gray triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico. It…

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Apr102019
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April Council Update

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinApril 10, 2019

For Immediate Release April 10, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met last week in Biloxi, Mississippi. The following is a brief overview of what was accomplished:…

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Apr42019
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Gulf Council Suggest Modifications to Red Grouper Annual Catch Limits and Annual Catch Targets

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinApril 4, 2019

For Immediate Release April 4, 2019   At its meeting this week in Biloxi, Mississippi, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action to modify the red grouper…

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Apr42019
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Gulf Council Votes to Allow State Management of Recreational Red Snapper for Private Anglers

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinApril 4, 2019

For Immediate Release April 4, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met this week in Biloxi, Mississippi and took final action on Reef Fish Amendment 50: State…

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Apr42019
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Gulf Council Suggests Modifications to the Shrimp Effort Threshold

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinApril 4, 2019

For Immediate Release April 4, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Biloxi, Mississippi, and took final action on Shrimp Amendment 18. The Council selected to…

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Apr32019
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Gulf Council Suggests Replacing Historical Captain Permits with Standard Charter/Headboat Permits

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinApril 3, 2019

For Immediate Release April 3, 2019 This week in Biloxi, Mississippi, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action to allow people with historical captain permits the option…

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Mar202019
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Recreational Harvest Closure of Greater Amberjack and Gray Triggerfish

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 20, 2019

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: FB19-016 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: March 20, 2019 CONTACT: Lauren Waters, 727-824-5305, [email protected]   WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in…

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Mar72019
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2019 For-Hire Red Snapper Season Announced

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 7, 2019

This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy to our subscribers: FB19-014 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: March 7, 2019 CONTACT: SERO Sustainable Fisheries, 727-824-5305 WHAT/WHEN: The 2019 red snapper…

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Mar72019
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New Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper and Hogfish Catch Limits

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanMarch 7, 2019

FB19-013 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: March 7, 2019 CONTACT:  Peter Hood, 727-824-5305, [email protected]   New Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper and Hogfish Catch Limits KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries published a final…

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Mar62019
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Gulf Council to Meet in Biloxi, Mississippi

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 6, 2019

 Meeting Notice March 6, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet April 1-4, 2019 at the IP Casino & Resort located at 850 Bayview Avenue in Biloxi, Mississippi.…

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Feb212019
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Gulf Council to Convene Shrimp Advisory Panel and Host a Webinar Public Hearing on Shrimp Amendment 18

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 21, 2019

Meeting Notice February 22, 2019   On March 21, 2019, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene its Shrimp Advisory Panel and host a webinar public hearing on…

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Feb212019
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Gulf Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Shrimp, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committee to Meet

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 21, 2019

Meeting Notice February 21, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Shrimp, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committee to…

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Feb212019
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Commercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Southern Zone Will Close on February 22, 2019

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 21, 2019

FB19-009 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: February 20, 2019 CONTACT:  Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, [email protected]   WHAT/WHEN: Commercial hook-and-line harvest of king mackerel in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) Southern…

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Feb152019
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Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee to Convene

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 15, 2019

Meeting Notice February 15, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee will convene in conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Law Enforcement…

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Feb152019
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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for Ecosystem and Outreach and Education Technical Committees

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 15, 2019

For Immediate Release February 15, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for stakeholder representatives to serve on the Ecosystem Technical Committee and the Outreach…

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Feb152019
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Gulf Council to Host Webinar Public Hearing on Generic Amendment to Carryover Unharvested Quota

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 15, 2019

Meeting Notice February 15, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a public hearing via webinar to solicit comments on a Generic Amendment that considers a provision…

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Feb112019
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Commercial Gillnet Harvest of King Mackerel in the Gulf Southern Zone Closed on February 8, 2019

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 11, 2019

FB19-006 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: February 8, 2019 CONTACT:  Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, [email protected]   WHAT/WHEN: Commercial gillnet harvest of king mackerel in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone…

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Feb82019
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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for Data Collection and Coral Advisory Panels

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 8, 2019

For Immediate Release February 8, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for membership on the Data Collection Advisory Panel and the Coral Advisory Panel.…

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Feb62019
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January Council Update

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 6, 2019

For Immediate Release February 6, 2019   State Management of Recreational Red Snapper The Council heard a summary of comments received during public hearings and reviewed draft amendments for establishing…

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Feb62019
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Special Council Meeting Cancelled

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 6, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has cancelled a special meeting of the Reef Fish Committee and Full Council that was scheduled…

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Feb42019
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Gulf Council to Hold a Special Council Meeting to Take Final Action on State Management of Recreational Red Snapper* *Update – Meeting has been cancelled.

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 4, 2019

 Meeting Notice February 4, 2019   Update: This meeting has been cancelled. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet on Monday, February 18th, 2019 at the Doubletree by…

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Feb42019
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Extended Validity of Vessel and Dealer Permits

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 4, 2019

FB19-003                            FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: January 31, 2019 CONTACT: Sustainable Fisheries Division 727-824-5305    Extended Validity of Vessel and…

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Jan302019
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Gulf Council Reschedules For-Hire Reporting Requirement Workshop in Louisiana

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 30, 2019

Meeting Notice January 30, 2019 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has rescheduled a workshop that was set to occur at 6:00 p.m. on February 14, 2019 at the…

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Jan182019
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Gulf Council and NOAA Fisheries Host For-Hire Reporting Requirement Workshops

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 18, 2019

Meeting Notice January 18, 2019 New reporting requirements will be implemented for federally permitted charter and headboat vessels in the Gulf of Mexico this year. Vessels will have to hail-out…

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Jan172019
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Gulf Council Seeking to Hire Fishery Biologist

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanJanuary 17, 2019

For Immediate Release January 17, 2019   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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Jan142019
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Winter 2019 Gulf Fishery News Now Available

Year 2019By Camilla ShiremanJanuary 14, 2019

Read the latest edition of Gulf Fishery News! Gulf Fishery News is available on our website and via ISSU. Download PDF version here.

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Jan112019
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Gulf Council to Meet in Orange Beach, Alabama

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 11, 2019

 Meeting Notice January 11, 2019 Important Note: Due to the partial government shutdown, the required Federal Register Notice was not published in advance of this meeting. As a result, the Council…

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Jan102019
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Gulf Council Asks for Information on Yellowtail Snapper

Year 2019By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 10, 2019

  For Immediate Release January 10, 2019   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of yellowtail snapper in the Southeast region of…

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