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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 mesophotic and deep-water corals, and coral-related habitats throughout the Gulf of Mexico. The selected contractor will be tasked with producing a report and developing a…
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 Committees. The meeting will be held January 5 – 7, 2021. The Scientific and Statistical Committees will address the following: Greater Amberjack: The SEDAR…
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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 15th and 16th ISSUE DATE: December 14, 2020 …
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 seeking information from anglers and divers about what they have observed, including any “strange things” that scientists and managers may need to know. Scientists are…
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 seeking a qualified contractor to design and execute the development of a full Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) to support ecosystem-based fishery management in the Gulf…
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 the NOAA Office of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species on its Draft Amendment 14, which considers creating a framework for establishing acceptable biological catch and annual…
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 to all permit holders and are available online NOAA Fisheries and the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils are implementing the new…
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 annual catch limit for Gulf of Mexico gray snapper. WHEN WILL THE RULE TAKE EFFECT: The rule becomes effective on December 17, 2020. WHAT THIS…
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 proposed Reef Fish Amendment 48 and Red Drum Amendment 5 which addresses status determination criteria and optimum yield for reef fish stocks and red drum.…
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. The webinar will be held on November 17, 2020 beginning at 6:00 PM EST. Register for the webinar here. The Council must define maximum sustainable…
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 October 2020 – August 2021. The meeting agenda was modified to allow Council members, fishermen, and the broader stakeholder community time to prepare for the…
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 November 16, 2020. The meeting will be held via webinar. During the meeting, the Advisory Panel will hear an update on National Marine Fisheries…
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 prepare for the anticipated landfall of tropical storm Zeta. The Council plans to work late on Tuesday, October 27 to complete modified Council Committee…
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 Porch; and Sustainable Fisheries Division Director for the Regional Science Center, Dr.Shannon Cass-Calay will be answering questions from the public. The session will begin at…
DetailsNOAA Fisheries Announces Designation of Habitat Areas of Particular Concern for Deep-Water Coral and Associated Fishing
ISSUE DATE: October 16, 2020 FB20-062 CONTACT: Lauren Waters, 727-209-5991, Lauren.Waters@noaa.gov KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries announces the…
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 Committee roster for October 2020 through August 2021. The Council will hear presentations on Deepwater Horizon Open Ocean Fish Restoration and the 2019 Report to…
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. Phil Dyskow from Florida; Dr. Bob Shipp from Alabama; and Dr. Greg Stunz from Texas. The Council also re-elected Dr. Tom Frazer as Chairman and…
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 from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, EDT. The Committee will begin with presentations and discussions on the Council’s Something’s Fishy Tool and outreach efforts for…
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 an opportunity to ask questions about the science and management of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf Council Chairman, Dr. Tom Frazer…
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 FB20-058 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer…
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 held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, EDT. The panel will address the following: Red Grouper: The AP will…
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 and Red Drum Advisory Panels. The Council also plans to discuss the Executive Order on Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth. The Council will…
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 that it is making approximately $530 million available to assist U.S. fishermen impacted by retaliatory tariffs through the Seafood Trade Relief Program. This program is…
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 – 16, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, EDT each day. The Scientific and Statistical Committees will address the following: King Mackerel: An…
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 Marine Fisheries Commission’s Law Enforcement Committee (LEC). The meeting will convene from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT in closed session and from 10:00 AM –…
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 Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018. This section of the Act expands the range of management mechanisms for the recreational sector and provides additional flexibility…
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. The Question and Answer Session scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday, August 26, 2020 is also cancelled. The Council plans to hold an interim…
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 an opportunity to ask questions about the science and management of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf Council Chairman, Dr. Tom Frazer…
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 27th for this 5-day webinar meeting. In addition to discussing numerous fisheries issues, the Council will appoint members to its Coastal Migratory Pelagics and Red…
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 be held from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, EDT on Tuesday, August 11, 2020; and from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, EDT on Wednesday, August…
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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 products obtained via illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing impact the U.S. commercial fishing industry. Information about the ongoing investigation can be found here. A virtual…
DetailsModifications to Charter Vessel and Headboat Electronic Reporting Requirements
This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 22, 2020 …
DetailsGulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 2020
ISSUE DATE: July 10, 2020 FB20-042 CONTACT: Frank Helies 727-209-5988, Frank.Helies@noaa.gov Gulf Shrimp Fishery…
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 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, EDT July 21-23, 2020. On July 21, the South Atlantic Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will meet jointly…
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 improve the competitiveness of our domestic seafood industry, put more Americans to work, and place more sustainably sourced and safe-to-eat seafood products on our families’…
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 was accomplished. Fishing Access and Possession Allowances in Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps Marine Protected Areas The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final…
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 and Statistical Committees. The meeting will be held from 8:30 – 5:30 PM EDT on July 8 and 9, 2020. The Scientific and Statistical Committees…
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 in the Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The Council recommends prohibiting all fishing year-round in both Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps. The Council…
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 the Council Meetings webpage. We recommend you join the meeting by downloading the free Adobe Connect Application on your computer or mobile phone and entering…
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 take final action on a document that considers modifying trolling provisions and possession prohibitions in Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps Marine Protected Areas. Lean more about…
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 fishing communities. At its June 2020 meeting, the Council plans to discuss impacts of COVID-19 and may consider management changes to ease those impacts. …
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 Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018. The Joint Workgroup was comprised of Council members from the Gulf and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils, and…
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 participation in Council meetings and potential impacts that COVID-19 has had on our fisheries. The following is a brief summary of actions taken: Council…
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 – 4:00 PM on Monday, June 1, 2020. The Committees will focus on reviewing SEDAR 67, the Gulf of Mexico Vermillion Snapper Stock Assessment. It will…
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 by Sec. 12005 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also called the CARES Act, to states, Tribes, and territories with coastal and…
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. The Council plans to review Section 3.0 of its Statement of Organization Practices and Procedures (SOPPS). This section outlines procedures for making motions and voting…
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 is seeking information from anglers and divers about what they have observed, including any “strange things,” that scientists and managers may need to know. Scientists…
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 Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018. This meeting will be held via webinar on Monday, May 18, 2020, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM…
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 to historical catch and effort data. This meeting, originally planned for April 14-15, 2020, was rescheduled due to concerns about COVID-19 virus and travel restrictions.…
DetailsSoutheast Fisheries Permit Office Walk-Up Window Closure Effective Immediately
ISSUE DATE: March 18, 2020 FB20-020 CONTACT: Kevin McIntosh, 877-376-4877 Southeast Fisheries Permit Office Walk-Up…
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 via webinar with an abbreviated agenda. The meeting times will change slightly and the webinar will be held from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST.…
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 has been cancelled. As of now, we plan to hold the June Council meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida as originally scheduled. Nevertheless, we are carefully…
DetailsWinter 2020 Gulf Fishery News Now Available
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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 will preliminarily select members to serve on its Red Drum and Coastal Migratory Pelagic Advisory Panels. After clearing a background check for fisheries violations, Advisory…
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, 2020, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, EST. The meeting will be held at the Gulf Council’s office at 4107 W. Spruce Street, Suite 200,…
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 FB20-014 CONTACT: Kelli…
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 seeking information from anglers and divers about what they have observed, including any “strange things,” that scientists and managers may need to know. Scientists are…
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 Committees (SSC). The webinar will convene on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., EST. The SSC will address the following: Review…
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 Fisheries Commission’s Law Enforcement Committee (LEC). The meeting will convene from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., CST, on Wednesday, March 11th at The Lodge at Gulf…
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., EST, on Monday, March 2nd at the Gulf Council’s office located at 4107 W. Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607. The Ecosystem Technical Committee…
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 Council’s actions: Ad Hoc Private Red Snapper Recreational Advisory Panel The Ad Hoc Private Recreational Red Snapper Advisory Panel was created in 2016 to…
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 Drum Advisory Panel for the next three-year term. Advisory Panels are charged with advising the Council on specific fishery issues and are comprised of individuals…
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 is seeking information from anglers and divers about trends or “strange things” that scientists and managers may need to know. A scientific stock assessment…
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 to discuss numerous issues including: the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, status determination criteria, trolling in Madison-Swanson and Steamboat Lumps, allocation, modifications to the commercial…
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