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 convene from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th at the Gulf Council’s office located at 4107 W. Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL…
Details“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 released the Final Open Ocean Restoration Plan 2 selecting 18 projects totaling almost $226 million to help restore fish, sea turtles, marine mammals and mesophotic…
DetailsThis NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: December 10, 2019 FB19-079 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, Kelli.ODonnell@noaa.gov Recreational and Commercial Harvest of Lane Snapper in Federal Waters of the Gulf of…
DetailsFor 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 maps displaying locations of corals, habitats, and fishery management areas in the Gulf of Mexico Tools used to support fisheries management decisions Educational resources designed…
DetailsThis NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: December 3, 2019 FB19-076 CONTACT: Catch…
DetailsISSUE DATE: November 21, 2019 FB19-074 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, Kelli.ODonnell@noaa.gov WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Commercial harvest of gray triggerfish in federal waters…
DetailsISSUE DATE: November 18, 2019 FB19-073 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, Kelli.ODonnell@noaa.gov WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Commercial harvest of king mackerel…
DetailsFor 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 the Executive Director, the Fisheries Outreach Specialist will provide a communication link between the Council and its constituents by developing the appropriate outreach and education…
DetailsThe following Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: November 13, 2019 FB19-017 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, Kelli.ODonnell@noaa.gov WHAT/WHEN: The 2019/2020 Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) commercial quota for the king mackerel gillnet component is 530,043 lbs. The use of run-around gillnets for king mackerel is restricted to the Gulf southern zone (see map below).…
DetailsFor 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 Mexico. It is seeking information from anglers and divers about trends or “strange things” that scientists and managers may need to know. A scientific…
DetailsFor 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 recreational fisherman from Texas. The Council also populated its Council Committees through October 2020. The following is a brief summary of the Council’s actions: For-Hire…
DetailsFor 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 designed to educate stakeholders about release mortality and promote best fishing practices to reduce the likelihood that fish will die upon release. The site features…
DetailsMeeting 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 Advisory Panels. The meeting will be held from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on November 13th, 2019 at the Hyatt Place Marathon, located at 1996…
DetailsFor 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. The Council recommends allowing anglers on federal for-hire fishing trips that last longer than 30 hours to possess two daily bag or vessel limits at…
DetailsFor 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 of the Executive Director, the Fisheries Outreach Specialist will provide a communication link between the Council and its constituents by developing the appropriate outreach and…
DetailsMeeting 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 Webinar. The meeting will convene from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, EST on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The Scientific and Statistical Committees will review and…
DetailsThis NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: FB19-058 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: October 1, 2019 CONTACT: Peter Hood, 727-824-5305, Peter.Hood@noaa.gov KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries has published a final rule that continues reductions in the Gulf of Mexico red grouper commercial and recreational annual catch limits and associated annual catch targets put in place…
DetailsMeeting 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 in Galveston, Texas. The Council plans to take final action on a Framework Action to Modify For-Hire Multi-Day Trip Possession Limits. Visit our “Amendments Under…
DetailsThis 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 pleased to announce the eighth offering of the Marine Resources Education Program (MREP) in the Southeast fishery region. MREP provides fishermen and others interested…
DetailsMeeting 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 Enforcement Committee. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Golden Nugget Biloxi Hotel and…
DetailsMeeting 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 will consist of two parts: A Science Workshop which will convene at 8:30 a.m. October 7, 2019 and adjourn at 12:00 p.m. on October 8,…
DetailsMeeting 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 2, 2019, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, EST. The meeting will be held at the Gulf Council’s office at 4107 W. Spruce Street, Suite…
DetailsFor 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 to improve its website and streamline its administration and operation. The goals of the project are to increase accessibility, reduce technical and security risks, and…
DetailsFor 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 seeking information from anglers and divers about trends or “strange things” that scientists and managers may need to know. A scientific stock assessment of…
DetailsMeeting 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 meeting will convene at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 and adjourn no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. The meeting…
DetailsMeeting 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 Statistical Committee. The meeting will convene from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Council offices located at 4107 W.…
DetailsFor 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 and Dale Diaz as its Vice Chair. The following is a brief summary of the Council’s actions: Recreational For-Hire Red Snapper Annual Catch Target…
DetailsFor 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 determination criteria and modifying Annual Catch Limits. The Council chose alternatives that minimize buffers and are consistent with the idea that the gray snapper stock…
DetailsFor 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 target for federal for-hire red snapper to 9%. The buffer is in place to account for management uncertainty. Seasons are set based on the…
DetailsKEY 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 of spiny lobster, and the soak period for spiny lobster traps. WHEN RULE WILL TAKE EFFECT: Regulations for commercial trap soak period are…
DetailsMeeting 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 New Orleans, Louisiana. The Council plans to take final action on two items at this meeting: Amendment 51: Gray Snapper Status Determination Criteria, Reference Points,…
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DetailsThe 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, Susan.Gerhart@noaa.gov WHAT/WHEN: NOAA Fisheries announces federal waters from 9 to 200 nautical miles off Texas will open to shrimp trawling beginning 30 minutes after official sunset, local time, on July 15,…
DetailsThe 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 on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 and adjourn by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. The Scientific and Statistical Committees will address the following:…
DetailsThe 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 11, 2019. Mr. Troy B. Williamson will join the Council for his first term. He is an attorney from Corpus Christi, Texas and no stranger…
DetailsThe 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 fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase other opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable. The FY20 solicitation seeks applications…
DetailsMeeting 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, Reference Points, and Annual Catch Limits. This amendment considers the criteria used to determine the overfishing and overfished status of gray snapper, and the annual…
DetailsFor 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: Data Collection Advisory Panel The Council populated its Data Collection Advisory Panel (AP) and created its charge. The charge is “To review and evaluate…
DetailsFor 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. The Council decided to reduce the trip limit to 1000 pounds gutted weight. When 75% of the annual catch target is met, the trip limit…
DetailsFor 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 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Council’s Officer of the Year award acknowledges service above and beyond duty requirements and recognizes distinguished service, professionalism,…
DetailsThe 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, Peter.Hood@noaa.gov KEY MESSAGE: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council requested 2019 commercial and recreational annual catch limits be reduced to a level equal to the combined 2017 commercial and recreational…
DetailsFB19-025 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: May15, 2019 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, Kelli.Odonnell@noaa.gov WHAT/WHEN: Commercial harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) at 12:01 a.m., local time, on June 1, 2019, and will close at 12:01 a.m., local time, on June 9, 2019. The adjusted 2019 Gulf of…
DetailsThis NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: FB19-024 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: May 8, 2019 CONTACT: Susan Gerhart 727-824-5305, Susan.Gerhart@noaa.gov Federal Waters off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15, 2019 KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces federal waters from 9 to 200 nautical miles…
DetailsMeeting 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, Miramar Beach, Florida. The meeting will convene on the following days and local times: ♦ Monday, June 3, 2019: 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM: Full…
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DetailsMeeting 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 meeting will convene at 2:00 p.m., EDT and adjourn by 5:00 p.m., EDT on Thursday, May 9 2019. The Scientific and Statistical Committees will address the following:…
DetailsMeeting Notice April 24, 201 On Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene its Reef Fish Advisory Panel via webinar. The Advisory Panel will discuss the Draft Framework Amendment that considers modifying Gulf greater…
DetailsFor 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 is seeking information from anglers and divers about trends or “strange things” that scientists and managers may need to know. A scientific stock assessment…
DetailsFor 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: State Management of Private Recreational Red Snapper The Council took final action on Reef Fish Amendment 50: State Management for Recreational Red Snapper. The…
DetailsFor 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 annual catch limits and annual catch targets. The Council chose to set the red grouper annual catch limits and annual catch targets based on…
DetailsFor 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 Management for Recreational Red Snapper. The Council chose to delegate management authority of the private angling component for recreational red snapper fishing to each…
DetailsFor 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 reduce the allowable shrimp effort to 60% below the baseline years and revise the framework procedure to allow future effort reduction goals through the standard…
DetailsFor 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 to replace them with standard for-hire permits for federally managed reef fish and/or coastal migratory pelagic species. Each newly issued for-hire permit will have the…
DetailsThis NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: FB19-016 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: March 20, 2019 CONTACT: Lauren Waters, 727-824-5305, Lauren.Waters@noaa.gov WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) will close at 12:01 am, local time, on May 11, 2019. The 2020 recreational fishing year begins…
DetailsThis 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 fishing season for federally permitted for-hire vessels is 62 days in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico Season dates are: Federally Permitted For-Hire Vessels:…
DetailsFB19-013 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: March 7, 2019 CONTACT: Peter Hood, 727-824-5305, Peter.Hood@noaa.gov New Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper and Hogfish Catch Limits KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries published a final rule to increase the commercial and recreational annual catch limits and recreational annual catch targets for Gulf of Mexico red snapper, as well as reduce…
DetailsMeeting 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. The meeting will convene on the following days and local times: * Monday, April 1, 2019: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Closed Session 10:15 AM…
DetailsMeeting 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 Shrimp Amendment 18: Modifying the Shrimp Effort Threshold. The Shrimp Advisory Panel meeting will convene from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM at the Council…
DetailsMeeting 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 meet. The meeting will convene at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 and adjourn by 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Scientific and…
DetailsFB19-009 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: February 20, 2019 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, Kelli.ODonnell@NOAA.gov WHAT/WHEN: Commercial hook-and-line harvest of king mackerel in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) Southern Zone (depicted in map below) will close at 12:01 a.m., local time, on February 22, 2019. Commercial hook-and-line harvest will reopen at 12:01 a.m., local…
DetailsMeeting 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 Committee. The meeting will be held from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the JW Marriott Hotel, located at 614…
DetailsFor 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 and Education Technical Committee. Technical Committees are special advisory panels made up of academics, agency, and industry personnel with expertise in relevant subject matter that…
DetailsMeeting 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 to carry over the uncaught quota for applicable species to the following fishing year. Date/Time: 6:00 PM EST on Monday, March 4, 2019. Read the document here.…
DetailsFB19-006 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: February 8, 2019 CONTACT: Kelli O’Donnell, 727-824-5305, Kelli.ODonnell@NOAA.gov WHAT/WHEN: Commercial gillnet harvest of king mackerel in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone closed at 12 p.m., (local time) on February 8, 2019. Commercial gillnet harvest will reopen at 6:00 a.m., (local time) on January 21, 2020. WHY…
DetailsFor 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. Advisory Panels are charged with advising the Council on specific fishery issues and are comprised of individuals who are knowledgeable and interested in the conservation…
DetailsFor 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 state management programs for recreational red snapper. The Council added a new alternative, and made it the preferred, which would allocate the private angling annual…
DetailsFOR 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 for Monday, February 18th, 2019. The Federal Register Notice referencing Final Action on Reef Fish Amendment 50 did not post as anticipated so, the Council…
DetailsMeeting 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 Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore in Tampa, Florida. This special Reef Fish Committee and full Council meeting will be held to allow the Council the opportunity…
DetailsFB19-003 FISHERY BULLETIN ISSUE DATE: January 31, 2019 CONTACT: Sustainable Fisheries Division 727-824-5305 Extended Validity of Vessel and Dealer Permits KEY MESSAGE: Due to the government shutdown, the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region Permits Office is notifying permit holders of the continued validity…
DetailsMeeting 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 Hale Boggs Federal Building located at 500 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130. The meeting will now be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. on…
DetailsMeeting 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 before taking a trip; complete an electronic report for each trip before offloading fish; and have a device permanently affixed to each vessel that, at…
DetailsFor 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 position of Fishery Biologist. The Fishery Biologist will be under the direct supervision of the Deputy Executive Director. The primary responsibility of this position is marine…
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DetailsMeeting 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 will not be able to take final action on the following two agenda items: Reef Fish Amendment 50 – State Management of Recreational Red Snapper…
DetailsFor 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 the United States. It is seeking information from anglers and divers about trends or “strange things” that scientists and managers may need to know. …
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