🎣Gulf Fishery Management Council Meeting
The Gulf Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a two- day meeting to consider actions affecting the Gulf of America fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting is open to the public offering both in-person (limited seating) and virtual options for participation.
Learn More🦐Notice of Gulf Shrimp Assessment Workshop by NOAA
The SEDAR 87 assessment process of Gulf brown, pink, and white shrimp will consist of a Data Workshop, and a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More🐟Gulf Fishery Management Council Meeting Notice for 2025
The Gulf Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) will hold a one-day in-person meeting of their Standing and Shrimp Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs).
Learn More🎣2024-2025 Closure of King Mackerel Gillnet Fishery Regulations
NMFS closes commercial harvest of king mackerel using run- around gillnet gear in the southern zone of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) exclusive economic zone (EEZ). NMFS has determined that the commercial landings of king mackerel harvested by run-around gillnet gear in the southern zone have reached the annual catch limit (ACL). Therefore, NMFS implements an accountability measure (AM) and closes the southern zone to commercial king mackerel fishing using run-around gillnet gear in the Gulf EEZ. This closure is necessary to protect the Gulf king mackerel resource.
Learn More🎣Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council Meeting Overview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a four-day meeting to consider actions affecting the Gulf of Mexico fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Learn More🦐Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Notice
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual Public Hearing for Shrimp Framework Action.
Learn More🦈SEDAR 101 Data Scoping Webinar for Sandbar Shark
The SEDAR 101 assessment process of HMS sandbar shark will consist of a Data Workshop, and an Assessment Workshop. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More🎣Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Notice
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a one day in-person meeting of its Ad Hoc Red Snapper Grouper/ Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Programs Advisory Panel (AP).
Learn More🎣Gulf of Mexico Fishery Meeting
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a one day in-person meeting of its Reef Fish Advisory Panel (AP).
Learn More🐟Gulf of Mexico Fishery Council Public Meeting Announcement
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a second Recreational Initiative Public Engagement Workshop via webinar.
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