Search Results for keywords:"Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council"

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting online to discuss their Recreational Initiative. This meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST, will include a presentation on the initiative, outcomes from a previous working group meeting, and opportunities for public comment. Participants can register and access the webinar through the Council's website. The meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities, and special accommodations can be arranged in advance.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a public meeting of their Recreational Initiative Working Group in New Orleans on January 8-9, 2025. The purpose is to review the status and management of five popular fish species among recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico. Participants will discuss the current stock status, management measures, and the effectiveness of accountability strategies for these species. The meeting will feature presentations, breakout sessions, and discussions on species like red snapper, gag, and red grouper, followed by synthesis and closing remarks.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a virtual meeting for its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC) on January 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. The meeting will cover topics such as the review of Federal Charter Vessel ID Marking Requirements and the 20-Fathom Recreational Seasonal Closure for shallow-water grouper, as well as discussions on nominations for Officer/Team of the Year. The meeting is open to the public and will be held online, with details available on www.gulfcouncil.org.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting of the Ad Hoc Charter For-hire Data Collection Advisory Panel. This meeting will take place on February 24, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their office in Tampa, Florida. The agenda includes discussing economic data collection methods, reviewing a draft document on For-hire Data Collection, and exploring outreach approaches for a new data collection program. Public comments will also be invited, and further information can be found on the Gulf Council's website.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding a four-day public meeting from January 27 to January 30, 2025, in New Orleans and online. The meeting will address various issues affecting fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, such as budget proposals, habitat protection, and fishery management plans. It includes updates and discussions from committees on topics like shrimp, reef fish, mackerel, and law enforcement. Public comments are encouraged, and accommodations are available for participants with disabilities.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a one-day public meeting of the Reef Fish Advisory Panel on March 17, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., EDT. This in-person meeting will be held at the Gulf Council office in Tampa, Florida. During the meeting, discussions will focus on various fish stock assessments and management measures, including deep-water groupers, shallow-water groupers, and species like Mutton Snapper and Yellowtail Snapper. The meeting will also cover headboat data collection and will allow for public comments. Those interested can participate in person or via webinar, with registration available on the Gulf Council's website.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a one-day meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel on March 23, 2021. This meeting will be held online as a webinar, and those interested can register through the Council's website. The agenda includes updates on shrimp fishing efforts and landings, discussions about aquaculture opportunities, and consideration of research projects to improve bycatch estimates in the shrimp industry. The meeting will also include public testimony and discussions on other business topics, such as the recruitment timeline for the Shrimp Advisory Panel.