KEY MESSAGE:
The Southeast Fisheries Permit Office walk-up window located at 263 13th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, is closed effective immediately, and will remain closed until further notice. This measure is taken out of an abundance of caution and our commitment to protecting the health and safety of our employees and our customers during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. NOAA Fisheries will publish another Fishery Bulletin when this closure ends.
The Southeast Fisheries Permit Office encourages all eligible permit holders to use the 24/7 online permit system to submit their renewal application by using the link below:
https://portal.southeast.fisheries.noaa.gov/seroapplication/
MORE INFORMATION:
If you have further questions regarding this matter, please contact the Southeast Fisheries Permit Office by telephone at (877) 376-4877, weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.
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NOAA's Text Message Alert Program allows you to receive important fishery related alerts via text message (SMS). Standard message & data rates may apply. You may opt-out at any time.
Text alerts you may receive include:
- Immediate fishery openings and closures
- Any significant changes to fishing regulations that happen quickly
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- Gulf of Mexico Recreational Fisheries Related Alerts
- Text GULFRECFISH to 888777
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- Text SATLRECFISH to 888777
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Other contacts:
Media: Kim Amendola, 727-551-5707
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