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News Releases – 2021

Dec272021
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet January 11 – 13, 2022

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 27, 2021

Meeting Notice December 27, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a three-day hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual) of its Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic…

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Dec232021
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Gulf Council Convenes its Reef Fish Advisory Panel

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 23, 2021

Meeting Notice December 23, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a hybrid (virtual and in-person) meeting of its Reef Fish Advisory Panel. The meeting will…

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Dec222021
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Final Rule to Increase Lane Snapper Catch Limits and Modify the Accountability Measure in the Gulf of Mexico; Reopening of the 2021 Commercial and Recreational Lane Snapper Season

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanDecember 22, 2021

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule for lane snapper in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). This rule: Opens lane…

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Dec172021
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The Southeast For-Hire Integrated Electronic Reporting Program (SEFHIER) Thanks Program Participants and Offers Year End Reminders

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 17, 2021

This messaged is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: December 17, 2021                                        …

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Dec22021
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Gulf Council Extends Deadline:  Request for Proposals to Address Expanded Sampling of the Fleet for Effort Monitoring in the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Industry

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanDecember 2, 2021

  For Immediate Release December 1, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) seeks a highly-qualified contractor to organize and expand a vessel position monitoring system for…

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Nov232021
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Gulf Council Convenes a Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 23, 2021

Meeting Notice November 23, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a hybrid virtual and in-person meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee Meeting on December 14-15, 2021.…

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Nov192021
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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for its Individual Fishing Quota Program Focus Group

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 19, 2021

For Immediate Release November 19, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants for its Individual Fishing Quota Program (IFQ) Focus Group. The Focus Group will…

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Nov182021
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Gulf Council Convenes a Meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 18, 2021

Meeting Notice November 18, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel (Panel) from 9:00 AM…

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Nov102021
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NOAA Fisheries Requests Comments on a Proposed Rule to Clarify Descending Device and Venting Tool Definitions for the DESCEND Act

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 10, 2021

This message is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: November 9, 2021                                       …

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Nov52021
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NOAA Fisheries Announces a Temporary Rule Authorizing Limited Tow Times in Lieu of Turtle Excluder Devices by Shrimp Trawlers in Specific Louisiana Waters Due to Hurricane Ida Debris

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 5, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: November 5, 2021                                   …

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Nov52021
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October 2021 Council Meeting Summary

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 5, 2021

For Immediate Release November 5, 2021     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) met in Orange Beach, Alabama October 25-28, 2021.  The meeting began with the Council…

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Nov12021
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet November 18, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 1, 2021

Meeting Notice November 1, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a one-day hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual) of its Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic…

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Oct292021
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NOAA Fisheries Delays Implementation of the Vessel Monitoring System Reporting Requirements for Gulf of Mexico Federally Permitted Charter and Headboat Vessels – New Implementation Date: March 1, 2022

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 29, 2021

This message is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: October 29, 2021                                        …

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Oct292021
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Gulf Council’s Outreach and Education Technical Committee to Meet

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 29, 2021

Meeting Notice October 29, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual meeting of its Outreach and Education Technical Committee. The meeting will be held on…

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Oct282021
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NOAA Announces Survey Participation Requirement for Gulf of Mexico Federal For-Hire Permit Holders as Part of The Southeast For-Hire Integrated Electronic Reporting Program

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 28, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: As part of the Southeast For-Hire Integrated Electronic Reporting (SEFHIER) program, NOAA Fisheries is implementing an independent, dockside intercept…

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Oct282021
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Gulf Council Recommends Increasing Red Grouper Catch Limits

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 28, 2021

For Immediate Release October 28, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a Framework Action to increase the red grouper overfishing limit (OFL), acceptable…

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Oct282021
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Gulf Council Recommends New Cobia Catch Limits and Management Measures

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 28, 2021

For Immediate Release October 28, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on Coastal Migratory Pelagic Amendment 32: Modifications to the Gulf of Mexico Migratory…

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Oct222021
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In-Person and Virtual Participation Instructions for the October 2021 Council Meeting

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 22, 2021

For Immediate Release October 22, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico fishery Management Council will hold a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting next week, October 25-28, 2021. The meeting will…

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Oct192021
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Gulf Council to Host Special In-Person and Virtual Question and Answer Session on Southeast For-Hire Reporting Requirements

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 19, 2021

Meeting Notice October 19, 2021 The Gulf Council and NOAA Fisheries will host a virtual and in-person question and answer session to provide the public with an opportunity to ask…

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Oct182021

South Atlantic Council Holds Public Hearings on Cobia in Florida

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 18, 2021

This announcement is shared as a courtesy: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a series of four in-person public hearings along the east coast of Florida next week…

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Oct132021
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The Gulf Council Seeks and New Name for its Something’s Fishy Tool

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 13, 2021

For Immediate Release October 13, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council uses its Something’s Fishy tool to gather feedback from fishermen on what’s happening on the water with…

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Oct62021
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Gulf Council to Meet in Person and by Webinar October 25-28, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 6, 2021

Meeting Notice October 6, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, October 25 through Thursday, October 28 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange…

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Oct62021
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Gulf Council Convenes a Focus Group on Shrimp Data Collection

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 6, 2021

Meeting Notice October 6, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a focus group on a Shrimp Data Collection Framework Action that aims to transition the…

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Oct12021
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Reduction in the 2021/2022 Commercial Gillnet Quota for Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone King Mackerel

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 1, 2021

This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: What/When: The 2021/2022 Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) commercial quota for the king mackerel gillnet component is 563,480 pounds (lbs). The use…

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Sep302021
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Reopening of the 2021 Federal Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Season

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 30, 2021

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: What/When: The 2021 Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) red snapper fishing season in federal waters for vessels with federal for-hire (charter/headboat) reef…

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Sep292021
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Commercial and Recreational Harvest of Lane Snapper in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Close on October 18, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 29, 2021

The following fishery bulletin is provided as a courtesy: What/When: Commercial and recreational harvest of lane snapper in Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m., local…

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Sep232021
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Gulf Council Convenes a Virtual Meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 23, 2021

For Immediate Release September 23, 2021     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene its Law Enforcement Technical Committee in Conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries…

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Sep212021
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Gulf Council to Host Informational Webinar Sessions with For-Hire Fishermen and Vessel Monitoring System Vendors

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 21, 2021

Meeting Notice September 21, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host two informational webinars designed to give federal charter/headboat permit holders and for-hire captains the opportunity…

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Sep172021
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Gulf Council to Hold In-Person and Virtual Public Hearings on Cobia

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 17, 2021

For Immediate Release September 17, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold eight in-person public hearings and one webinar to solicit public comments on Draft Coastal…

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Sep152021
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Commercial and Recreational Closure of Blackfin Snapper, Queen Snapper, Silk Snapper, and Wenchman in Gulf of Mexico Federal Waters

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 15, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: What/When: Commercial and recreational harvest of mid-water snapper in Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) federal waters will close at 12:01 am, local…

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Sep142021
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Final Rule to Implement Modifications to Vessel Monitoring System Reporting Requirements for Gulf Federally Permitted Charter and Headboat Vessels

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 14, 2021

This message is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule that will establish Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) reporting requirements for Charter and Headboat Vessels with…

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Sep142021
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NOAA Offers Online Workshop for Gulf of Mexico Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program Participants

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 14, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries invites all Individual Fishing Quota program (IFQ) participants to attend a virtual workshop, including brief presentations followed…

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Sep102021
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NOAA Announces Recreational Closure of Gray Triggerfish and Red Grouper in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 10, 2021

This NOAA Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: What/When: Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish and red grouper in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) will close at…

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Sep92021
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet September 27-30, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 9, 2021

Meeting Notice September 9, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a four-day hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual) of its Standing, Reef Fish, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem…

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Sep12021
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New Functions for Individual Fishing Quota Landing Transactions

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 1, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries is sending this notification to ensure Individual Fishing Quota program (IFQ) participants are informed about new and…

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Sep12021
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NOAA Offers Online Webinars for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish and Coastal Migratory Pelagic For-Hire Permit Holders

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 1, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: NOAA Offers Online Webinars for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish and Coastal Migratory Pelagic For-Hire Permit Holders Topic: Southeast For-Hire Integrated…

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Aug312021
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August 2021 Council Meeting Summary

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 31, 2021

For Immediate Release August 31, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) met in San Antonio, Texas from August 23-26.  The meeting began with the induction of…

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Aug252021
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2020 Law Enforcement Officer/Team of the Year Awarded to Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Marine Tactical Operations Group

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 25, 2021

For Immediate Release August 25, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council presented the 2020 Law Enforcement Officer/Team of the Year award to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Division…

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Aug232021
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Gulf Council Convenes a Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 23, 2021

Meeting Notice August 23, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a hybrid virtual and in-person meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee Meeting from 8:30 AM…

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Aug202021
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Gulf Council Convenes a Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Meeting of its Data Collection Advisory Panel

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 20, 2021

Meeting Notice August 20, 2021     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a hybrid virtual and in-person meeting of its Data Collection Advisory Panel from 9:00…

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Aug202021
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In-Person and Virtual Participation Instructions for the August 2021 Council Meeting

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 20, 2021

For Immediate Release August 20, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will host a hybrid virtual and in-person meeting August 23-26, 2021. The meeting agenda and…

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Aug32021
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Gulf Council to Meet in Person and by Webinar August 23-26, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 3, 2021

Meeting Notice August 4, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, August 23 through Thursday, August 26 at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel…

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Jul302021
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Reminder: The Gulf of Mexico Gray Triggerfish Recreational Season Reopens August 1, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 30, 2021

This Fishery Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries reminds anglers that the Gulf of Mexico gray triggerfish recreational season reopens August 1, 2021.  The gray triggerfish…

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Jul292021
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Gulf Council Requests Proposals to Address Expanded Sampling of the Fleet for Effort Monitoring in the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Industry

Year 2021By AndreasJuly 29, 2021

For Immediate Release July 15th, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) seeks a highly-qualified contractor to organize and expand a vessel position monitoring system for the…

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Jul212021
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Final Rule to Implement Modifications to Fishing Access in Eastern Gulf of Mexico Marine Protected Areas

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJuly 21, 2021

The following is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 21, 2021                                       …

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Jul202021
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet August 9-11, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 20, 2021

Meeting Notice July 20, 2021     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a three-day hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual) of its Standing, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific…

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Jul152021
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New Turtle Excluder Device Requirements for all Skimmer Trawl Vessels 40 Feet and Greater in Length Take Effect on August 1, 2021

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJuly 15, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 15, 2021                                  …

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Jul152021
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REMINDER: NOAA Fisheries Continues Monthly For-Hire Electronic Reporting Webinars

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJuly 15, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 15, 2021                                    …

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Jul142021
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Gulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 2021

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJuly 14, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 14, 2021                               …

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Jul132021
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Gulf Council Requests Proposals to Address Expanded Sampling of the Fleet for Effort Monitoring in the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Industry

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJuly 13, 2021

For Immediate Release July 15, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) seeks a highly-qualified contractor to organize and expand a vessel position monitoring system for the federally…

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Jul22021
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Gulf Council Continues to Seek Applicants for its Special Coral, Special Mackerel, and Special Shrimp Scientific and Statistical Committees

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 2, 2021

For Immediate Release July 2, 2021    The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) continues to seek applicants for its Special Coral, Special Mackerel, and Special Shrimp Statistical Committees…

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Jul22021
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Gulf Council Solicits Proposals for Conducting an Expanded Sampling and Ageing Study on Gulf of Mexico Gray Triggerfish

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 2, 2021

For Immediate Release July 2, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has issued a Request for Proposals for a qualified contractor to organize and conduct an ageing study…

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Jul12021
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Gulf Council Seeks Information from Fishermen and Divers on the Condition of Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Mexico

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 1, 2021

For Immediate Release July 1, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program would like your input on the condition of Coral Reefs…

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Jun292021
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June 2021 Council Meeting Summary

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJune 29, 2021

For Immediate Release June 29, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) met in Key West, Florida from June 21-25, 2021.   Red Grouper The Council took…

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Jun292021
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Final Rule Increases Gray Triggerfish Catch Limits in the Gulf of Mexico

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJune 29, 2021

The following is provided as a courtesy: When Rule Will Take Effect: Regulations will be effective July 29, 2021.  What This Means: The gray triggerfish total catch limit will be…

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Jun292021
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Gulf Council Coastal Migratory Pelagic Advisory Panel to Meet Virtually

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJune 29, 2021

Meeting Notice June 29, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Coastal Migratory Pelagics Advisory Panel via webinar. The meeting will be…

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Jun292021
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Commerce Department Announces Council Appointments

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJune 29, 2021

For Immediate Release June 29, 2021   The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced the appointment of 31 members to the regional fishery management councils that partner with NOAA Fisheries to manage…

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Jun252021
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Gulf Council Recommends New Red Grouper Allocations and Catch Limits

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJune 25, 2021

For Immediate Release June 25, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on Reef Fish Amendment 53: Red Grouper Allocations and Annual Catch Levels and…

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Jun252021
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Commercial Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Northern Zone Will Close on June 28, 2021

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJune 25, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: June 25, 2021                               …

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Jun182021
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In-Person and Virtual Participation Instructions for the June 2021 Council Meeting

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJune 18, 2021

For Immediate Release June 18, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) is pleased to resume face-to-face meetings.  The June Council meeting will be held in-person at…

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Jun102021
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NOAA Fisheries Offers More Ways to Receive News and Updates About the New Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Program

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJune 10, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: June 10, 2021                               …

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Jun42021
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Changes to the Cellular Electronic Logbook Program for Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Moratorium Permit Holders

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJune 4, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries is working to improve the quality of information available for the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery.  This…

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Jun42021
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NOAA Fisheries Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Account Set-Up and Reporting : For Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic/Atlantic Federal Charter and Headboat Permits

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJune 4, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: This is a reminder: fishermen with Federal Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic/Atlantic For-Hire charter/headboat permits are required to…

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Jun22021
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Gulf Council to Meet In-Person and by Webinar June 21-25, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJune 2, 2021

Meeting Notice June 2, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday June 21 through Friday, June 25 at the Opal Key Resort and Marina…

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Jun22021
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Gulf of Mexico Individual Fishing Quota Program Reminder

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJune 2, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: Key Message: NOAA Fisheries is sending this reminder to ensure Individual Fishing Quota program (IFQ) participants are informed about new and…

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May252021
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Federal Commercial Fishing Regulations are Now Available in the New Fish Rules Commercial App

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanMay 25, 2021

For Immediate Release May 25, 2021 Federal commercial fishing regulations in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic are now available on the free Fish Rules Commercial mobile app. The…

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May212021
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Gulf Council to Hold In-Person and Virtual Public Hearings on Red Grouper Allocations and Catch Limits

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMay 21, 2021

For Immediate Release May 21, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold three in-person public hearings and two webinars to solicit public comments on Draft Reef…

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May202021
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The 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

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMay 20, 2021

For Immediate Release May 20, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils will convene their joint workgroup to address Section 102: Fishery Management Measures of…

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May172021
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Gulf Council Hosts a Virtual Meeting of its Red Snapper and Grouper-Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Advisory Panel

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMay 17, 2021

Meeting Notice May 17, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Ad Hoc Red Snapper and Grouper-Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Advisory…

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May112021
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Additional For-Hire Electronic Reporting Webinars

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMay 11, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: The Monthly Webinars will Assist Fishermen with the Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements Key Message: NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Regional Office will…

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May72021
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Federal Waters off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15, 2021

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanMay 7, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: May 7, 2021                              …

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May72021
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The Council Asks for Recommendations on Ways to Conserve our Nation’s Waters

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMay 7, 2021

For Immediate Release May 7, 2021 The President of the United States recently signed an Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.  The Executive Order aims to…

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Apr302021
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June Gulf Council Meeting to be Held In-Person and Virtually

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinApril 30, 2021

For Immediate Release April 30, 2021     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) is excited to announce that we will resume in-person Council meetings in June.  The…

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Apr272021
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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for its Scientific and Statistical Committees -Deadline Extended-

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinApril 27, 2021

For Immediate Release April 26, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants for its Standing and Special Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). Current members must…

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Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fishing Season Reopens May 1-31, 2021

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanApril 21, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: April 21, 2021                                  …

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April 2021 Council Meeting Summary

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinApril 19, 2021

For Immediate Release April 19, 2021     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually from April 12-15, 2021. The Council began the meeting by making initial selections…

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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet May 3-5, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinApril 19, 2021

Meeting Notice April 19, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a three-day webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Shrimp, and Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific…

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Apr152021
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Gulf Council Recommends Increasing 2021 Red Snapper Catch Limits and Calibrating Recreational Landings Beginning in 2023

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanApril 15, 2021

For Immediate Release April 15, 2021   The Council chose to increase the 2021 red snapper overfishing limit (OFL) to 25,600,000 pounds whole weight, and the 2021 acceptable biological catch…

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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for its Scientific and Statistical Committees

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanApril 5, 2021

For Immediate Release April 5, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants for its Standing and Special Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). Current members must…

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Commercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Reopen on April 4, 2021 and Close on April 9, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinApril 2, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: WHAT/WHEN: Commercial hook-and-line harvest of king mackerel in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone (depicted in map…

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Mar302021
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NOAA Fisheries Announces a Delay in the Effective Date for the Final Rule to Require Turtle Excluder Device Use for all Skimmer Trawl Vessels 40 Feet and Greater in Length

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 30, 2021

The following is provided as a courtesy:  KEY MESSAGE: NOAA Fisheries is delaying the effective date of the final rule amending the definition of tow time and requiring the use…

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Mar262021
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Gulf Council to Meet by Webinar April 12-15, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 26, 2021

Meeting Notice March 26, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet April 12-15, 2021 by webinar. The meeting will begin with a closed session to…

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Mar252021
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It’s Official – The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Adds 14 Additional Reefs

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 25, 2021

s The 14 additional reefs and banks are officially part of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS). As of March 22, 2021, FGBNMS encompasses 17 reefs and banks located…

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Mar232021
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NOAA Seeking Input to Make Fisheries and Aquaculture More Resilient to Climate Change

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 23, 2021

This NOAA update is provided as a courtesy:  NOAA is collecting information in response to Section 216(c) of the Executive Order on tackling the climate crisis. NOAA is seeking public input in…

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Mar232021
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2021 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Season Announcement

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 23, 2021

This NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy:  WHAT/WHEN: The 2021 red snapper fishing season for vessels with federal for-hire reef fish permits is 63 days in federal waters…

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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will Meet to Review Red Snapper Science

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 17, 2021

Meeting Notice March 17, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a four-day webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees…

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Mar22021
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Gulf Council Coastal Migratory Pelagic Advisory Panel to Meet Virtually

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinMarch 2, 2021

Meeting Notice March 2, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Coastal Migratory Advisory Panel (AP) via webinar. The meeting will be…

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REMINDER: NOAA Fisheries Continues Weekly For-Hire Reporting Webinars with a Time Change

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanMarch 1, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 26, 2021                               …

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Multi-Day Trip Possession Limits Modified for Federally Permitted Charter/Headboat Vessels

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 24, 2021

KEY MESSAGE: Fishermen on a charter vessel or headboat who take a trip lasting more than one day, also known as a multi-day trip, can retain a second daily bag…

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Feb232021
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Gulf Council Hosts a Virtual Meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 23, 2021

Meeting Notice February 23, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, EDT on…

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Feb172021
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Commercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Close on February 22, 2021

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 17, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 16 2021                              …

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Feb162021
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REMINDER: NOAA Fisheries Reaches Out to Fishermen by Phone

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 16, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 16, 2021                                  …

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The Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee Will Meet March 9, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 11, 2021

Meeting Notice February 11, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a virtual meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC) in conjunction with the Gulf States…

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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for Reef Fish and Shrimp Advisory Panels

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 3, 2021

Update: The Shrimp AP application period is extended through March 12 at 6PM EST. For Immediate Release February 3, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting…

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Feb22021
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Gulf Council Reef Fish Advisory Panel to Meet Virtually

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 2, 2021

Meeting Notice February 2, 2021 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…

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Jan292021
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January Council Meeting Summary

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 29, 2021

For Immediate Release January 29, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually from January 25 – 28, 2021. During the meeting, the Council presented Sergeant Scott Dupre…

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Jan292021
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Weekly For-Hire Reporting Webinars

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJanuary 29, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: NOAA Fisheries Announces Weekly For-Hire Reporting Webinars The Webinars will Assist Fishermen with the Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements  …

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Jan282021
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Commercial Gillnet Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Closed on January 28, 2021

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJanuary 28, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: January 28, 2021                                  …

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Jan282021
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The Gulf Council Recommends Increasing Gray Triggerfish and Lane Snapper Catch Limits

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 28, 2021

For Immediate Release January 28, 2021 Lane Snapper The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action to increase the lane snapper catch limits and…

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Jan282021
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Gulf Council Recommends Status Determination Criteria for Reef Fish Stocks and Red Drum

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 28, 2021

For Immediate Release December 1, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on Reef Fish Amendment 48/Red Drum Amendment 5 which considers defining maximum sustainable yield…

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Jan282021
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Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award Presented to Sergeant Scott Dupre of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 28, 2021

For Immediate Release January 27, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council presented the 2019 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award to Sergeant Scott Dupre of the Louisiana…

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Jan222021
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The Public Will Have Two Opportunities to Interact with Fishery Management Leadership During the January 25-28, 2021 Council Meeting

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 22, 2021

For Immediate Release January 21, 2020 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meets January 25-28, 2021 by webinar. The Council is scheduled to take final action on four items…

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Jan222021
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NOAA Fisheries reaches out to fishermen by phone; conducting surveys for scientists to assess impacts on commercial/for-hire fishing operations and seafood dealers/processors related to COVID-19

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJanuary 22, 2021

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: January 22, 2021                               …

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Gulf Council to Meet by Webinar January 25-28, 2021

Year 2021By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 11, 2021

Meeting Notice January 11, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet January 25-28, 2021 by webinar. The Council will begin by reviewing 2020 budget and expenditures…

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Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Announces Greater Amberjack Funding Opportunity for Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic Regions  

Year 2021By Camilla ShiremanJanuary 8, 2021

This news release is provided as a courtesy to our subscribers. January 8, 2021   The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC) is accepting proposal submissions to estimate the abundance of…

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