The NOAA Fisheries Southeast For-Hire Integrated Electronic Reporting Program (SEFHIER) End-Of-Year Update
This messaged is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: December 20, 2022 …
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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
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.…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Publishes Final Rule to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group King Mackerel Catch Limits
ISSUE DATE: December 7, 2022 …
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Publishes Final Rule to Implement Two Framework Actions for Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper
ISSUE DATE: December 2, 2022 …
DetailsGulf Council’s Outreach and Education Technical Committee to Meet
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…
DetailsGulf Council’s Spiny Lobster Advisory Panel to Meet
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…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes its Coastal Migratory Pelagic Advisory Panel
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…
DetailsGulf Council’s Individual Fishing Quota Focus Group to Meet
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…
DetailsCommercial and Recreational Harvest of Lane Snapper in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Close on November 15, 2022
ISSUE DATE: November 10, 2022 …
DetailsOctober 2022 Council Meeting Summary
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…
DetailsGulf Council Hosts a Meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel
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…
DetailsGulf Council Recommends New Greater Amberjack Allocations and Catch Limits
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…
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Coral Advisory Panel to Meet Virtually on November 9, 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…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces Implementation of Amendment 32 to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group Cobia Catch Limits, Possession Limits, and Size Limits
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…
DetailsRevised Reporting Requirements for Federally Permitted Seafood Dealers and Federally Permitted For-Hire Operators and Assistance for Fishermen Impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian
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…
DetailsGreater Amberjack Public Hearing in Marathon, Florida Monday October 3, 2022 is Canceled – Instead a Virtual Hearing will be Hosted
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…
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in Biloxi, Mississippi, October 24-27, 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…
DetailsGulf Council Cancels Greater Amberjack Public Hearing in Madeira Beach, Florida
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…
DetailsGulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee to Meet
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…
DetailsThe 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
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…
DetailsGulf Council Will Convene its Reef Fish Advisory Panel
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…
DetailsGulf Council to Hold Public Hearings on Greater Amberjack Allocations and Catch Limits
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…
DetailsAugust 2022 Council Meeting Summary
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.…
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet September 21-23, 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…
DetailsGulf Council’s Coral, Shrimp, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels to Meet
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,…
DetailsGulf Council Recommends Modifying Red Snapper Catch Limits
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…
DetailsNOAA Offers an Online Workshop for Gulf of Mexico Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program Participants
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…
DetailsGulf Council to Host Special In-Person and Virtual Question and Answer Session on Sharks with NOAA’s Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division
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…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces Recreational Closure of Red Grouper Harvest in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico
ISSUE DATE: August 8, 2022 …
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in Corpus Christi, Texas August 22-25, 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…
DetailsEffective July 25, 2022: Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fixed Closed Season Modification. NOAA Fisheries Requests Public Comment
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 22, 2022 …
DetailsJoint Meeting of South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils’ Scientific and Statistical Committees
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…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes its Individual Fishing Quota Focus Group
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…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces Increase to Red Grouper Catch Limits in the Gulf of Mexico
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 8, 2022 …
DetailsGulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 2022
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 7, 2022 …
DetailsGulf Council’s Outreach and Education Technical Committee to Meet
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…
DetailsThe Commerce Department Announces 2022 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Appointments
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…
DetailsJune 2022 Council Meeting Summary
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…
DetailsGulf Council Requests an Emergency Rule to Modify the 2022 Recreational Greater Amberjack Fishing Season
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…
DetailsGulf Council Recommends Allowing Federally Permitted For-Hire Vessels to Operate Under a Limited Exemption While Addressing Vessel Monitoring System Equipment Failures
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…
DetailsGulf Council Recommends Modifying King Mackerel Catch Limits
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…
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet July 7-8, 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…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Approves New Criteria for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish and Red Drum Management
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: June 9, 2022 …
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Input on Gulf of Mexico Aquaculture Opportunity Area Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Development
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: June 1, 2022 …
DetailsGulf Council to Meet June 21 – 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…
DetailsFederal Waters off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15, 2022
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: May 11, 2022 …
DetailsPrepping for Summer Snapper? Gear Up with Free Release Tools from Return ‘Em Right!
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…
DetailsFinal Rule to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Catch Limits and Catch Targets
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: May 2, 2022 …
DetailsNOAA Announces the 2022 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Season
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: April 25, 2022 …
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet May 10-11, 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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The Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) 74 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Data Workshop Will be Held in May 2-6, 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,…
DetailsApril 2022 Council Update
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…
DetailsCouncil Recommends Converting Remaining Historical Captains Permits to Standard Charter/Headboat Permits
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…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces Changes to the VMS Reimbursement Program
This messaged is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: April 4, 2022 …
DetailsGulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fishing Season Reopens May 1-31, 2022
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: March 23, 2022 …
DetailsThe Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee Will Meet March 30, 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…
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in Person and by Webinar April 4-7, 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…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes a Meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel
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…
DetailsCommercial Gillnet Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Close on March 2, 2022
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 25, 2022 …
DetailsGulf Council Seeks Applicants for Coral, Data Collection, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels
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…
DetailsGulf State Surveys Transition Workshop Scheduled for February 23-25
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…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces New On-Line Permit Application System
ISSUE DATE: February 17, 2022 …
DetailsGulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Red Snapper
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…
DetailsImportant Reminder from NOAA Fisheries: Turtle Excluder Device (TED) Requirements are Now in Effect
The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 15, 2022 …
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet March 8-10, 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…
DetailsGulf Council Seeks Applicants for Coral, Data Collection, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels
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.…
DetailsJanuary 2022 Council Update
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…
DetailsGulf Council Recommends Increasing Vermilion Snapper Catch Limits
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.…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes its Coral Advisory Panel and Coral Scientific and Statistical Committee
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…
DetailsJanuary 2022 Gulf Council Meeting Changed to Virtual Format
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…
DetailsStanding, Reef Fish, and Coral Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet on January 9, 2020
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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Open Ocean Restoration Plan 2 Announced
“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…
DetailsRecreational and Commercial Harvest of Lane Snapper in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Close on December 13, 2019
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: December 10, 2019 …
DetailsThe Gulf Council Launches Redesigned Coral Portal Website to Enhance Understanding of Corals, Habitats, and Related Species
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…
DetailsReminder Regarding Individual Fishing Quota Programs in the Gulf of Mexico
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: December 3, 2019 …
DetailsCommerical Harvest of Gray Triggerfish in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Close on November 26, 2019
ISSUE DATE: November 21, 2019 …
DetailsCommercial Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Western Zone Will Close on November 21, 2019
ISSUE DATE: November 18, 2019 …
DetailsGulf Council Continues Search for a Fishery Outreach Specialist
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…
DetailsReduction in the 2029/2020 Commercial Gillnet Quota for Gulf Southern Zone King Mackerel
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…
DetailsGulf Council Asks for Information on Vermilion Snapper
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…
DetailsOctober 2019 Council Meeting Update
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…
DetailsGulf Council Launches “Fishing for Our Future” Website
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…
DetailsGulf and South Atlantic Councils Convene a Join Meeting of Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels
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…
DetailsGulf Council Recommends Modifying For-Hire Multi-Day Trip Possession Limit Regulations
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.…
DetailsGulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Seeks a Fishery Outreach Specialist
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…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees Via Webinar
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…
DetailsContinuation of Reductions in Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Catch Levels
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…
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in Galveston, Texas
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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Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) Solicits Participants for 2020
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…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes its Law Enforcement Technical Committee
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…
DetailsGulf Council Hosts Release Mortality Symposium
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…
DetailsGulf Council To Convene its Reef Fish Advisory Panel
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…
DetailsGulf Council Solicits Quotes for Website Project
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…
DetailsGulf Council Asks for Information on King Mackerel
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…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees
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…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes its Coral and Shrimp Advisory Panels with its Coral Scientific and Statistical Committee
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…
DetailsAugust 2019 Council Update
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…
DetailsGulf Council Recommends Values for Gray Snapper Status Determination Criteria and Modifies the Annual Catch Limits
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…
DetailsGulf Council Recommends Reduced Annual Catch Target Buffer for Federal For-Hire Red Snapper
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…
DetailsModifications to Gear Requirements and Commercial Management Measures for the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic Spiny Lobster Fishery
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…
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in New Orleans, Louisiana
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…
DetailsSummer 2019 Gulf Fishery News Now Available
Read the latest edition of Gulf Fishery News! Gulf Fishery News is available on our website and via Yumpu. Download PDF version here.
DetailsGulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 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…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees
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…
DetailsCommerce Department Announces 2019 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Appointments
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…
DetailsSaltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity for Projects Addressing the Needs of Fishing Communities
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…
DetailsGulf Council to Host Webinar Public Hearing on Reef Fish Amendment 51-Gray Snapper Status Determination Criteria
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,…
DetailsJune Council Update
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:…
DetailsGulf Council Recommends a New Commercial Trip Limit for Greater Amberjack
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.…
DetailsLaw Enforcement Officer of the Year Awarded
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…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces a Final Temporary Rule to Reduce Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Catch Levels
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…
DetailsCommercial Harvest of Greater Amberjack Will Close on June 9, 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…
DetailsFederal Waters off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15, 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] …
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in Miramar Beach, Florida
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,…
DetailsSpring 2019 Issue of Gulf Fishery News Now Available
Gulf Fishery News can be viewed on our website and on Issuu. Click on image for PDF version.
DetailsGulf Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Red Drum and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees will Meet via Webinar
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…
DetailsGulf Council Holds a Meeting of its Reef Fish Advisory Panel via Webinar
Meeting Notice April 24, 201 On Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m, the Gulf of Mexico…
DetailsGulf Council Asks for Information on Gray Triggerfish
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…
DetailsApril Council Update
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:…
DetailsGulf Council Suggest Modifications to Red Grouper Annual Catch Limits and Annual Catch Targets
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…
DetailsGulf Council Votes to Allow State Management of Recreational Red Snapper for Private Anglers
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…
DetailsGulf Council Suggests Modifications to the Shrimp Effort Threshold
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…
DetailsGulf Council Suggests Replacing Historical Captain Permits with Standard Charter/Headboat Permits
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…
DetailsRecreational Harvest Closure of Greater Amberjack and Gray Triggerfish
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…
Details2019 For-Hire Red Snapper Season Announced
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…
DetailsNew Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper and Hogfish Catch Limits
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…
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in Biloxi, Mississippi
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.…
DetailsGulf Council to Convene Shrimp Advisory Panel and Host a Webinar Public Hearing on Shrimp Amendment 18
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…
DetailsGulf Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Shrimp, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committee to Meet
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…
DetailsCommercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Southern Zone Will Close on February 22, 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…
DetailsGulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee to Convene
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…
DetailsGulf Council Seeks Applicants for Ecosystem and Outreach and Education Technical Committees
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…
DetailsGulf Council to Host Webinar Public Hearing on Generic Amendment to Carryover Unharvested Quota
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…
DetailsCommercial Gillnet Harvest of King Mackerel in the Gulf Southern Zone Closed on February 8, 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…
DetailsGulf Council Seeks Applicants for Data Collection and Coral Advisory Panels
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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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…
DetailsSpecial Council Meeting Cancelled
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…
DetailsGulf Council to Hold a Special Council Meeting to Take Final Action on State Management of Recreational Red Snapper* *Update – Meeting has been cancelled.
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…
DetailsExtended Validity of Vessel and Dealer Permits
FB19-003 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: January 31, 2019 CONTACT: Sustainable Fisheries Division 727-824-5305 Extended Validity of Vessel and…
DetailsGulf Council Reschedules For-Hire Reporting Requirement Workshop in Louisiana
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…
DetailsGulf Council and NOAA Fisheries Host For-Hire Reporting Requirement Workshops
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…
DetailsGulf Council Seeking to Hire Fishery Biologist
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…
DetailsWinter 2019 Gulf Fishery News Now Available
Read the latest edition of Gulf Fishery News! Gulf Fishery News is available on our website and via ISSU. Download PDF version here.
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in Orange Beach, Alabama
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…
DetailsGulf Council Asks for Information on Yellowtail Snapper
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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