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News Releases – 2022

Dec202022
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The NOAA Fisheries Southeast For-Hire Integrated Electronic Reporting Program (SEFHIER) End-Of-Year Update

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanDecember 20, 2022

This messaged is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: December 20, 2022                                     …

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Dec202022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Extension of Emergency Measures to Modify the Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fixed Closed Season

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanDecember 20, 2022

ISSUE DATE: December 19, 2022                                                   …

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Dec152022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet January 10-12, 2023

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 15, 2022

Meeting Notice December 15, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a three-day meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Socioeconomic, and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees.…

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Dec132022
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NOAA Fisheries Will Withhold a Portion of the 2023 Gag Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Allocation in Anticipation of a Quota Reduction

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanDecember 13, 2022

ISSUE DATE: December 13, 2022                                                   …

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Dec72022
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NOAA Fisheries Publishes Final Rule to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group King Mackerel Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 7, 2022

ISSUE DATE: December 7, 2022                                                     …

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Dec22022
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NOAA Fisheries Publishes Final Rule to Implement Two Framework Actions for Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinDecember 2, 2022

ISSUE DATE: December 2, 2022                                                     …

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Nov172022
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Gulf Council’s Outreach and Education Technical Committee to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 17, 2022

Meeting Notice November 17, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Outreach and Education Technical Committee on December 6, 2022 from 9:00…

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Nov172022
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Gulf Council’s Spiny Lobster Advisory Panel to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 17, 2022

Meeting Notice November 17, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Spiny Lobster Advisory Panel on December 7, 2022 from 9:00 AM…

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Nov152022
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Gulf Council Convenes its Coastal Migratory Pelagic Advisory Panel

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 15, 2022

Meeting Notice November 15, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a one-day meeting of its Coastal Migratory Pelagics Advisory Panel on December 1, 2022, from…

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Nov152022
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Gulf Council’s Individual Fishing Quota Focus Group to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 15, 2022

For Immediate Release November 15, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day, in-person meeting of its Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Focus Group. The meeting…

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Nov102022
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Commercial and Recreational Harvest of Lane Snapper in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Will Close on November 15, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 10, 2022

ISSUE DATE: November 10, 2022                                                     …

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Nov32022
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Revised Reporting Requirements for Federally Permitted Seafood Dealers and Federally Permitted For-Hire Operators Extended through December 4, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 3, 2022

ISSUE DATE: November 2, 2022                                                      …

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Nov22022
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October 2022 Council Meeting Summary

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinNovember 2, 2022

For Immediate Release November 2, 2022     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Biloxi, Mississippi, on October 24-27, 2022.  The meeting began with the Council populating…

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Oct312022
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Gulf Council Hosts a Meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 31, 2022

Meeting Notice October 31, 2021   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, EST on…

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Oct272022
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Gulf Council Recommends New Greater Amberjack Allocations and Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 27, 2022

For Immediate Release October 21, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on Reef Fish Amendment 54: Modifications to Greater Amberjack Catch Limits and Sector…

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Oct212022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Coral Advisory Panel to Meet Virtually on November 9, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 21, 2022

Meeting Notice October 21, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual meeting of its Coral Advisory Panel from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, EST…

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Oct212022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Implementation of Amendment 32 to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Migratory Group Cobia Catch Limits, Possession Limits, and Size Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinOctober 21, 2022

  Key Messages: NOAA Fisheries announces implementation of the final rule for Amendment 32 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and…

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Oct72022
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Revised Reporting Requirements for Federally Permitted Seafood Dealers and Federally Permitted For-Hire Operators and Assistance for Fishermen Impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanOctober 7, 2022

ISSUE DATE: October 6, 2022 FB22-061 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST), nmfs.ser.catchshare@noaa.gov Key Message: Hurricane Ian made landfall in the U.S. near…

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Sep302022
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Greater Amberjack Public Hearing in Marathon, Florida Monday October 3, 2022 is Canceled – Instead a Virtual Hearing will be Hosted

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanSeptember 30, 2022

For Immediate Release September 30, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a virtual Public Hearing at 6:00 PM EDT, October 3, 2022, in place of…

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Sep302022
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Gulf Council to Meet in Biloxi, Mississippi, October 24-27, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 30, 2022

 Meeting Notice September 30, 2022     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, October 24 through Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Beau Rivage Resort and…

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Sep262022
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Gulf Council Cancels Greater Amberjack Public Hearing in Madeira Beach, Florida

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 26, 2022

For Immediate Release September 26, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has cancelled the Public Hearing on Draft Reef Fish Amendment 54 – Modifications to Greater Amberjack…

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Sep222022
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Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 22, 2022

Meeting Notice September 22, 2022     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will host a meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC), in conjunction with the…

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Sep212022
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The 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

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 21, 2022

For Immediate Release September 21, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils will convene their joint workgroup to address Section 102:  Fishery Management Measures of…

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Sep212022
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Gulf Council Will Convene its Reef Fish Advisory Panel

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 21, 2022

Meeting Notice September 21, 2022 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a one-day meeting of its Reef Fish Advisory Panel (AP). The meeting will convene on October…

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Sep82022
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Gulf Council to Hold Public Hearings on Greater Amberjack Allocations and Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinSeptember 8, 2022

For Immediate Release September 8, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold five in-person public hearings and one webinar to solicit public comments on Draft Reef…

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Aug312022
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August 2022 Council Meeting Summary

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 31, 2022

For Immediate Release August 30, 2022 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Corpus Christi, Texas August 22 – 25, 2022.  Re-appointed members Dr. Tom Frazer and Mr.…

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Aug302022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet September 21-23, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 30, 2022

Meeting Notice August 30, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees. The…

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Aug252022
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Gulf Council’s Coral, Shrimp, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 25, 2022

Meeting Notice August 25, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual, half-day meeting of its Coral, Shrimp, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels on Monday,…

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Aug252022
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Gulf Council Recommends Modifying Red Snapper Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 25, 2022

For Immediate Release August 25, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action to modify red snapper catch limits.  The Council chose…

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Aug222022
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NOAA Offers an Online Workshop for Gulf of Mexico Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program Participants

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanAugust 22, 2022

ISSUE DATE: July 22, 2022 FB22-051 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time), nmfs.ser.catchshare@noaa.gov Key Message: NOAA Fisheries invites all Individual Fishing…

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Aug152022
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Gulf Council to Host Special In-Person and Virtual Question and Answer Session on Sharks with NOAA’s Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 15, 2022

Meeting Notice August 15, 2022   The Gulf Council and NOAA Fisheries’ Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division will host a hybrid (virtual/in-person) question and answer session to provide the…

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Aug82022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Recreational Closure of Red Grouper Harvest in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 8, 2022

ISSUE DATE: August 8, 2022                                                     …

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Aug12022
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Gulf Council to Meet in Corpus Christi, Texas August 22-25, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinAugust 1, 2022

Meeting Notice August 1, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, August 22 through Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Omni Hotel in Corpus…

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Jul222022
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Effective July 25, 2022: Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fixed Closed Season Modification. NOAA Fisheries Requests Public Comment

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJuly 22, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 22, 2022                                 …

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Jul222022
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Joint Meeting of South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils’ Scientific and Statistical Committees

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 22, 2022

For Immediate Release July 22, 2022 Fishing level recommendations for Southeastern Yellowtail Snapper in federal waters will be addressed when members of the Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs) from the…

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Jul122022
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Gulf Council Convenes its Individual Fishing Quota Focus Group

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 12, 2022

For Immediate Release July 12, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day, in-person meeting of its Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Focus Group. The meeting…

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Jul82022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Increase to Red Grouper Catch Limits in the Gulf of Mexico

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJuly 8, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 8, 2022                                 …

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Jul72022
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Gulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJuly 7, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: July 7, 2022                                 …

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Jul72022
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Gulf Council’s Outreach and Education Technical Committee to Meet

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 7, 2022

Meeting Notice July 7, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual meeting of its Outreach and Education Technical Committee on Monday, August 1, 2022…

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Jul72022
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The Commerce Department Announces 2022 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Appointments

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJuly 7, 2022

For Immediate Release July 7, 2022   The Secretary of Commerce recently announced the appointment of three members to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. The appointees begin their…

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Jun282022
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June 2022 Council Meeting Summary

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJune 28, 2022

For Immediate Release June 28, 2022       The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) met in Ft. Myers, Florida June 21-24, 2022.  The Council heard presentations on…

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Jun272022
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Gulf Council Requests an Emergency Rule to Modify the 2022 Recreational Greater Amberjack Fishing Season

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJune 27, 2022

For Immediate Release June 27, 2022   The most recent greater amberjack stock assessment (SEDAR 70 2020) determined that greater amberjack is not making adequate rebuilding progress and is still…

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Jun242022
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Gulf Council Recommends Allowing Federally Permitted For-Hire Vessels to Operate Under a Limited Exemption While Addressing Vessel Monitoring System Equipment Failures

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJune 24, 2022

For Immediate Release June 24, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a Framework Action to ensure that for-hire trips are not delayed or…

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Jun242022
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Gulf Council Recommends Modifying King Mackerel Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJune 24, 2022

For Immediate Release June 24, 2022 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on Framework Amendment 11 to Modify Gulf group king mackerel Overfishing Limit (OFL), Acceptable…

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Jun232022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet July 7-8, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJune 23, 2022

Meeting Notice June 22, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees. The…

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Jun92022
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NOAA Fisheries Approves New Criteria for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish and Red Drum Management

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJune 9, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: June 9, 2022                                 …

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Jun12022
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NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Input on Gulf of Mexico Aquaculture Opportunity Area Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Development

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanJune 1, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: June 1, 2022                                 …

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May242022
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Gulf Council to Meet June 21 – 24, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMay 24, 2022

Meeting Notice May 24, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Tuesday, June 21, 2022 through Friday, June 24, 2022  at the Crowne Plaza at…

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May112022
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Federal Waters off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMay 11, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: May 11, 2022                                 …

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May42022
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Prepping for Summer Snapper? Gear Up with Free Release Tools from Return ‘Em Right!

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMay 4, 2022

This press release is being sent as a courtesy to our constituents. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (May 3, 2022) – Return ‘Em Right is launching its program to offshore anglers throughout the…

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May22022
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Final Rule to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Red Grouper Catch Limits and Catch Targets

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMay 2, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy:   ISSUE DATE: May 2, 2022                               …

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Apr252022
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NOAA Announces the 2022 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Season

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanApril 25, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: April 25, 2022                                 …

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Apr222022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet May 10-11, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanApril 22, 2022

Meeting Notice April 22, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day  in-person meeting  of its Standing, Reef Fish, Socioeconomic, and Shrimp Scientific and Statistical…

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Apr182022

The Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) 74 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Data Workshop Will be Held in May 2-6, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinApril 18, 2022

For Immediate Release April 18, 2022 The Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) 74 Data Workshop for Gulf red snapper will be held in-person from 1 p.m. on May 2,…

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Apr132022
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April 2022 Council Update

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinApril 13, 2022

For Immediate Release April 13, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) met in Gulf Shores, Alabama April 4-7, 2022.  The Council made preliminary appointments to its…

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Apr72022
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Council Recommends Converting Remaining Historical Captains Permits to Standard Charter/Headboat Permits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinApril 7, 2022

For Immediate Release April 7, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a Framework Action to convert three Reef Fish and three Coastal Migratory…

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Apr42022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Changes to the VMS Reimbursement Program

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanApril 4, 2022

This messaged is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: April 4, 2022                                     …

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Mar232022
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Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fishing Season Reopens May 1-31, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMarch 23, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: March 23, 2022                                 …

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Mar152022
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The Gulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee Will Meet March 30, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMarch 15, 2022

For Immediate Release March 15, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a closed session meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC). The meeting will…

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Mar142022
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Gulf Council to Meet in Person and by Webinar April 4-7, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMarch 14, 2022

Meeting Notice March 14, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, April 4 through Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the The Lodge at Gulf…

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Mar92022
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Gulf Council Convenes a Meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanMarch 9, 2022

Meeting Notice March 9, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel (Panel) from 8:30 AM…

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Feb282022
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Commercial Gillnet Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Close on March 2, 2022

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 28, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 25, 2022                                   …

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Feb242022
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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for Coral, Data Collection, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 24, 2022

  Second ReleaseFebruary 24, 2022   REMINDER – DEADLINE APPROACHING DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5:00 PM, EDT, MARCH 18, 2022 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for…

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Feb182022
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Gulf State Surveys Transition Workshop Scheduled for February 23-25

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 18, 2022

This message is provided as a courtesy: February 18, 2022 Marine Recreational Information Program The three-day Gulf State Recreational Catch and Effort Surveys Transition Workshop will begin Wednesday, February 23, 2022. This virtual workshop will…

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Feb172022
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NOAA Fisheries Announces New On-Line Permit Application System

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 17, 2022

ISSUE DATE: February 17, 2022                                                      …

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Feb172022
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Gulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Red Snapper

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 17, 2022

For Immediate Release February 18, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of what’s happening with red snapper in the Gulf…

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Feb162022
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REMINDER: The Gulf of Mexico Vessel Monitoring System Requirement for Charter/Headboat Vessels Effective Date is March 1, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 16, 2022

ISSUE DATE: February 16, 2022                                                      …

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Feb152022
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Important Reminder from NOAA Fisheries: Turtle Excluder Device (TED) Requirements are Now in Effect

Year 2022By Camilla ShiremanFebruary 15, 2022

The following Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 15, 2022                                    …

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Feb142022
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committees to Meet March 8-10, 2022

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 14, 2022

Meeting Notice February 14, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a one-day hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual) of its Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic…

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Feb112022
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Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for Coral, Data Collection, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 11, 2022

For Immediate Release February 11, 2022     The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for membership on its Coral, Data Collection, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels.…

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Feb12022
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January 2022 Council Update

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinFebruary 1, 2022

For Immediate Release February 1, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met virtually from January 24-27, 2022. The Council began by electing Dr. Greg Stunz as Vice…

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Jan272022
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Gulf Council Recommends Increasing Vermilion Snapper Catch Limits

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 27, 2022

For Immediate Release January 27, 2022   The Council took final action on a Framework Action to increase the vermilion snapper overfishing limit, acceptable biological catch, and annual catch limit.…

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Jan242022
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Gulf Council Convenes its Coral Advisory Panel and Coral Scientific and Statistical Committee

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 24, 2022

Meeting Notice January 24, 2022   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a virtual meeting of its Coral Advisory Panel and Coral Scientific and Statistical Committee. The…

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NOAA Fisheries Reminds Reef Fish Fishermen of DESCEND Act Requirements and Announces a Final Rule to Clarify Descending Device and Venting Tool Definitions for Reef Fish Fishing

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 13, 2022

ISSUE DATE: January 13, 2022                                                     …

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January 2022 Gulf Council Meeting Changed to Virtual Format

Year 2022By Emily MuehlsteinJanuary 11, 2022

For Immediate Release January 11, 2021   Due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 and concerns about travel delays, the January 24-27, 2022, meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery…

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