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DetailsGulf Council Solicits Proposals for Development of a Document and Geodatabase for Mesophotic and Deep-Water Corals in the Gulf of Mexico
For Immediate Release December 18, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has issued a Request for Proposals for a qualified contractor to compile and synthesize information on…
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet January 5-7, 2021
Meeting Notice December 18, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a three-day webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical…
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Reminder of Upcoming Webinars for the New South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Reminder of Upcoming Webinars for the New South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements Webinar Dates: December…
DetailsThe Gulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Gag Grouper
For Immediate Release December 10, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of gag grouper in the Gulf of Mexico. It is…
DetailsGulf Council Solicits Proposals for Development of a Fishery Ecosystem Plan
For Immediate Release December 4, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has issued a Request for Proposals for development of a Fishery Ecosystem Plan. The Council is…
DetailsNovember/December Council Update
For Immediate Release December 2, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually on November 30 – December 1, 2020. The meeting began with a presentation from…
DetailsNew South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements Begin January 2021
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: New South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements Begin January 2021 Educational materials are on their way…
DetailsFinal Rule Revises the Annual Catch Limit for Gray Snapper in the Gulf of Mexico
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule for gray snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. This rule reduces the…
DetailsGulf Council to Meet by Webinar November 30 – December 1, 2020
Meeting Notice November 13, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet November 30 – December 1, 2020 by webinar. The Council plans to take final action on…
DetailsGulf Council to Host Webinar Public Hearing on Status Determination Criteria and Optimum Yield for Reef Fish Stocks and Red Drum
Meeting Notice November 9, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a public hearing via webinar on proposed Reef Fish Amendment 48 and Red Drum Amendment 5.…
DetailsOctober Council Update
For Immediate Release October 30, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually on October 26-28, 2020. The Council began by populating its Council Committee Roster for…
DetailsGulf Council Convenes a Virtual Meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel
Meeting Notice October 29, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel from 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, EST on…
DetailsGulf Council Meeting and Opportunities for Public Engagement Impacted by Anticipated Landfall of Tropical Storm Zeta
For Immediate Release October 27, 2020 This week’s Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meeting will be modified to allow our Council, fishermen, and broader stakeholder community time to…
DetailsGulf Council and NOAA Fisheries Will Host a Virtual Question and Answer Session with the Public
For Immediate Release October 23, 2020 The Gulf Council Chairman, Dr. Tom Frazer; Regional Administrator of NOAA Fisheries, Dr. Roy Crabtree; Director of the Southeast Regional Science Center, Dr. Clay…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces Designation of Habitat Areas of Particular Concern for Deep-Water Coral and Associated Fishing
ISSUE DATE: October 16, 2020 …
DetailsGulf Council to Meet by Webinar October 26-29, 2020
Meeting Notice October 7, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet October 26-29, 2020 by webinar. The Council will begin by reviewing and adopting its Council…
DetailsSeptember Council Update
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 6, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually from September 28-30, 2020. The Council reappointed three returning Council members for another 3-year term: Mr.…
DetailsGulf Council’s Outreach and Education Technical Committee to Meet
Meeting Notice September 28, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual meeting of its Outreach and Education Technical Committee on Thursday, October 15, 2020…
DetailsGulf Council and NOAA Fisheries Will Host a Virtual Question and Answer Session with the Public
For Immediate Release September 24, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and NOAA Fisheries will host a virtual question and answer session to provide the public with…
DetailsRevised Reporting Requirements for Federal Seafood Dealers in Portions of Alabama and Florida through October 31, 2020
This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: September 24, 2020 …
DetailsGulf Council Convenes a Virtual Reef Fish Advisory Panel Meeting
Meeting Notice September 17, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Reef Fish Advisory Panel (AP) via webinar. The meeting will be…
DetailsGulf Council to Meet by Webinar September 28-30, 2020
Meeting Notice September 14, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet September 28-30, 2020 by webinar. The Council will appoint members to its Coastal Migratory Pelagics…
Details$530 Million Available to Support U.S. Commercial Fishermen Affected by Tariffs
This NOAA Fish News is provided as a courtesy: SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 $530 Million Available to Support U.S. Commercial Fishermen Affected by Tariffs The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today…
DetailsRevised Reporting Requirements for Federal Seafood Dealers in Portions of Texas and Louisiana through October 5, 2020
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy to our subscribers: ISSUE DATE: August 31, 2020 …
DetailsRecreational Harvest of Gray Triggerfish in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Reopen September 1, 2020, and Close on October 26, 2020
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ISSUE DATE: August 28, 2020 …
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet September 14-16, 2020
Meeting Notice August 28, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees will meet via webinar September 14…
DetailsGulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee to Meet
Meeting Notice August 28, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC), in conjunction with the Gulf States…
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils Convene the Joint Council Workgroup on Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018
Meeting Notice August 27, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils will convene a joint workgroup to address Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of the Modernizing…
DetailsGulf Council Meeting Cancelled
For Immediate Release August 23, 2020 The August 24-28, 2020 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Meeting is cancelled because two hurricanes are developing in the Gulf of Mexico.…
DetailsGulf Council and NOAA Fisheries Hosts a Virtual Question and Answer Session with the Public
For Immediate Release August 19, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and NOAA Fisheries will host a virtual question and answer session to provide the public with…
DetailsGulf Council to Meet by Webinar August 24-28, 2020
Meeting Notice August 7, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet August 24-28, 2020 by webinar. Please note public testimony will be held on Thursday August…
DetailsSpring/Summer 2020 Gulf Fishery News Now Available
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DetailsGulf Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet via Webinar to Review the State and Federal Private Recreational Red Snapper Data Calibrations
Meeting Notice July 27, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees will meet via webinar. The meeting will…
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The United States International Trade Commission Holds a Virtual Public Hearing on Seafood Obtained via Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: U.S. Imports and Economic Impact on U.S. Commercial Fisheries
This content is provided as a courtesy to our subscribers: For Immediate Release July 23, 2020 The U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating the extent to which imports of seafood…
DetailsModifications to Charter Vessel and Headboat Electronic Reporting Requirements
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 22, 2020 …
DetailsGulf Council to Host a Meeting of Scientific and Statistical Committee Via Webinar
Meeting Notice July 8, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committee (Gulf SSC) will meet via webinar…
DetailsThe Council Asks for Recommendations on Ways to Reduce Burdens on Domestic Fishing
For Immediate Release July 7, 2020 The President of the United States recently signed an Executive Order on Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth. The Executive Order aims to…
DetailsJune 2020 Council Update
For Immediate Release June 24, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually June 15 – 18, 2020. The following is a brief overview of what…
DetailsGulf Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees Will Meet to Review the Marine Recreational Information Program – Fishing Effort Survey
Meeting Notice June 23, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a two-day workshop via webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific…
DetailsGulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Recommends Prohibiting Trolling and Possession of Reef Fish Year-Round in Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps Marine Protected Areas
For Immediate Release June 18, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action that considers modifying surface trolling provisions and possession allowances…
DetailsGulf Council Virtual Meeting Registration and Public Comment Instructions
For Immediate Release June 11, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet June 15-18, 2020 by webinar. The Committee schedule, Council agenda, and meeting materials are on…
DetailsGulf Council to Meet by Webinar June 15-18, 2020
Meeting Notice May 28, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet June 15-18, 2020 by webinar. The Council will discuss numerous fisheries issues and plans to…
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council ask for Input on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Fisheries and Management
For Immediate Release May 22, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted fishing and…
DetailsSummary of Joint Gulf and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Workgroup on Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018
For Immediate Release May 20, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils convened a joint workgroup to address Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of the…
DetailsMay 2020 Interim Council Meeting Update
For Immediate Release May 15, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council held an interim meeting via webinar on May 12, 2020. The Council discussed allowances for remote…
DetailsFederal Waters off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15,2020
This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ISSUE DATE: May 13, 2020 …
DetailsGulf Council to Hold a Webinar Meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees
Meeting Notice May 13, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees will convene via webinar from 1:00 PM –…
DetailsNews from NOAA Fisheries – CARES Act Funding and American Seafood Executive Order
MAY 7, 2020 Commerce Secretary Announces Allocation of $300 Million in CARES Act Funding Today, the Secretary of Commerce announced the allocation of $300 million in fisheries assistance funding provided…
DetailsUpdate to the HMS, South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico Fisheries on Observer Coverage
This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ISSUE DATE: May 5, 2020 …
DetailsGreater Amberjack Recreational Fishing Season Re-Opens on May 1, 2020
This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ISSUE DATE: April 28, 2020 …
DetailsThe Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold an Interim Council Meeting via Webinar
Meeting Notice April 28, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a webinar meeting from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.…
DetailsThe Gulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Greater Amberjack
For Immediate Release April 27, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of greater amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico. It…
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
Meeting Notice April 23, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils will convene a joint workgroup to address Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of the…
DetailsWaiver of Observer Requirement in HMS, South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Extended through May 4, 2020
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ISSUE DATE: April 21, 2020 …
DetailsFinal Rule to Replace Historical Captain Permits with Standard Federal Charter/Headboat Permits
The following NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: April 21, 2020 …
DetailsModifications to the Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Commercial Trip Limit and Boundary between State and Federal Waters for Reef Fish Management
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ISSUE DATE: April 14, 2020 …
DetailsCouncil to Hold a Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Workshop with its Scientific and Statistical Committees
Meeting Notice March 30, 2020 The Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees will meet to discuss the MRIP Fishing Effort Survey and its calibration…
DetailsSoutheast Fisheries Permit Office Walk-Up Window Closure Effective Immediately
ISSUE DATE: March 18, 2020 …
DetailsShrimp Advisory Panel Meeting Will be Held Via Webinar
For Immediate Release March 16, 2020 Due to continuing concerns as related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Shrimp Advisory Panel meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 will be held…
DetailsGulf Council Meeting Cancelled
For Immediate Release March 13, 2020 Due to continuing concerns as related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the March 30 – April 2 meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council…
DetailsWinter 2020 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.
Details2020 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Season Announced
This Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: March 9, 2020 …
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Meeting Notice March 6, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet March 30 – April 2, 2020 at The Lodge in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The Council…
DetailsCommercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Close on March 4, 2020
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: March 3, 2020 …
DetailsGulf Council Convenes its Shrimp Advisory Panel
Meeting Notice March 1, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel. The meeting will convene on Tuesday, March 24,…
DetailsCommercial Gillnet Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters Closed on February 25,2020
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 26, 2020 …
DetailsGulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Scamp
For Immediate Release February 25, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of scamp in the Gulf of Mexico. It is…
DetailsStanding, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Shrimp and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees To Meet Via Webinar
Meeting Notice February 25, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting via webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Shrimp and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical…
DetailsFinal Rule to Increase Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) Cobia Recreational and Commercial Minimum Size Limit in the Gulf Zone
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 24, 2020 …
DetailsREVISED – Recreational Closure of Gray Triggerfish in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 24, 2020 …
DetailsRecreational Closure of Gray Triggerfish in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 21, 2020 …
DetailsLaw Enforcement Technical Committee to Meet on March 11, 2020
Meeting Notice February 21, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC), in conjunction with the Gulf States Marine…
DetailsFinal Rule to Increase the Annual Catch Target for the Red Snapper For-hire Component
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 20, 2020 …
DetailsEcosystem Technical Committee to Meet on March 2, 2020
Meeting Notice February 18, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee. The meeting will convene from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.,…
DetailsNOAA Announces a Final Rule to Implement State Management of Private Angling for Red Snapper in the Gulf of Mexico
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 5, 2020 …
DetailsJanuary 2020 Council Update
For Immediate Release February 6, 2010 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met January 27-30, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The following is a brief summary of the…
DetailsGulf Council Seeks Applicants for Coastal Migratory Pelagics and Red Drum Advisory Panels
For Immediate Release February 5, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) is accepting applications for membership on the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Advisory Panel and the Red…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces Changes to Allowable Fishing Effort in the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 5, 2020 …
DetailsGulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Cobia
For Immediate Release January 8, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of cobia (ling) in the Gulf of Mexico. It…
DetailsGulf Council to Meet in New Orleans, Louisiana
Meeting Notice January 2, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet January 27-30, 2020 at the Hyatt Centric in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Council plans…
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