Shrimp AP Takes A Thoughtful Approach To The Future of the Gulf Shrimp Fishery
The Shrimp Advisory Panel (AP) to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Tampa on March 3, 2016, to provide its advice to the Council on Shrimp Amendment 17-B. The Shrimp AP is comprised of 14 shrimp industry advisors, representatives and participants throughout the Gulf region with a wide range of considerable expertise. At the meeting, the AP […]
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON FEDERAL SHRIMP PERMITS
Gulf Council Action on Permit Moratorium At its August meeting, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took some important if not complicated steps forward with Amendment 17 to the Shrimp Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This Amendment is being developed by the Gulf Council for the purpose of addressing the upcoming October 2016 expiration of the current moratorium on the […]
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Council Seeks Applicants for Federal Fishery Advisory Panels
As you can see in this News Alert below, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is looking for a number of applicants for the various Advisory Panels to represent the different industries to provide information and guidance in the development and implementation of federal fishery management plans. Advisory panel members are appointed by the Council and serve for a three-year period. […]