Gulf Council Convenes its Scientific and Statistical Committee July 31 –...
Meeting Notice July 11, 2023 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene its Standing Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) from July 31 – August 1, 2024. The meeting will...
View ArticleGulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas on July 15, 2024
ISSUE DATE: July 12, 2024 FB24-049 CONTACT: Frank Helies, 727-209-5988, Frank.Helies@noaa.gov What/When: NOAA...
View ArticleFinal Rule to Revise the Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fixed...
ISSUE DATE: July 19, 2024 FB24-051 CONTACT: Daniel Luers, 727-824-5305, Daniel.Luers@noaa.gov Key Message: NOAA...
View ArticleGulf Council Convenes a Virtual Meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee
Meeting Notice July 24, 2024 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a virtual meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee Meeting from 1:00 – 3:00 EDT on Friday, August 9, 2024....
View ArticleGulf Council to Meet in Biloxi, Mississippi August 19 – 22, 2024
Meeting Notice July 29, 2024 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet at The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi from August 19 – 22, 2024. The meeting...
View ArticleAugust 2024 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet next week, from August 19-22, 2024, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. During the meeting, the Council plans to...
View ArticleAugust 2024 Council Meeting Summary
For Immediate Release August 27, 2024 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Biloxi, Mississippi, August 19-22, 2024. Three new Council members, Juan ‘John’ Sanchez, Troy Frady, and...
View ArticleThe Council Seeks Information on Cobia and King and Spanish Mackerel
For Immediate Release September 4, 2024 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council aims to gather input from a broad variety of stakeholders on cobia, king mackerel, and Spanish mackerel....
View ArticleGulf Council Solicits Proposals for Modernizing its Website Aesthetic and...
For Immediate Release September 10, 2024 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has issued two Requests for Proposals for work on its website, www.gulfcouncil.org. The Council seeks a...
View ArticleFinal Rule to Increase Lane Snapper Catch Limits in the Gulf of Mexico
ISSUE DATE: September 18, 2024 FB24-059 CONTACT: Daniel Luers, 727-824-5305, Daniel.Luers@noaa.gov Key Message: NOAA...
View ArticleGulf Council Convenes its Scientific and Statistical Committees October 8-10,...
Meeting Notice Sept 20, 2024 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene its Standing, Special Mackerel, and Special Shrimp Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSCs) from October...
View ArticleGulf Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee to Meet
Meeting NoticeSeptember 27, 2024 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...
View ArticleRevised Reporting Requirements for Federally Permitted Seafood Dealers and...
ISSUE DATE: October 02, 2024 FB24-065 CONTACT: Catch Share Customer Support, (866) 425-7627 (Select option 2, from...
View ArticleRegulations Rationale: Differences Between Commercial and Recreational...
Have you ever wondered why regulations are set the way they are? Here, we’ll explain why regulations vary by species or by fishing sector, and we’ll explore the factors that are considered when...
View ArticleScientific and Statistical Committee Meeting Cancelled
For Immediate Release October 6, 2024 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s October 8-10, 2024, Scientific and Statistical Committee Meeting is cancelled due to Hurricane Milton, which is...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement Technical Committee Meeting
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Law Enforcement Technical Committee meeting, scheduled to be held in conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting on October...
View ArticleGulf Council Holds First Recreational Initiative Working Group Meeting
Meeting Notice October 15, 2024 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold the first of three Recreational Initiative Working Group Meetings from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT on October 29 and...
View ArticleRevised Reporting Requirements for Federally Permitted Seafood Dealers and...
ISSUE DATE: October 16, 2024 FB24-068 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 Milton made landfall in the...
View ArticleGulf Council to Meet in Saint Petersburg, Florida November 4 – 7, 2024
Meeting Notice October 18, 2024 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet at The Hilton Bayfront, Saint Petersburg, Florida from November 4 – 7, 2024. The local area has been...
View ArticleGulf Council Hosts a Virtual Public Engagement Session to Gather Input on...
Meeting Notice October 23, 2024 As part of its Recreational Initiative, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is hosting a virtual Public Engagement Session from 6:00 – 9:00 PM EST on...
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