Fisheries Management Info

Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Coastal Migratory Pelagic Fishery Management Plan

Coastal Migratory Pelagic (CMP) species are managed jointly by the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils. The area of management is from the Mexico/Texas border to New York. Species managed: king mackerel, Spanish mackerel

Gulf of Mexico

South Atlantic

Implementation Date

1983

Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Spiny Lobster Fishery Management Plan

Spiny Lobster are managed jointly by the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils. The area of management is from the Mexico/Texas border to the North Carolina/Virginia border.

Gulf of Mexico

South Atlantic

Implementation Date

1982

Gulf of Mexico Coral and Coral Reefs Fishery Management Plan

Species managed: hard corals, aquacultured live rock See current rules that are open for comment here. To reach Sustainable Fisheries staff, please call (727) 824-5305, or see individual Fishery Management Plan Actions for specific contact

Gulf of Mexico

Implementation Date

1984

Gulf of Mexico Generic Actions Involving Multiple Fishery Management Plans

Generic actions apply to multiple fishery management plans. They may also be joint plans with other fishery management councils. See current rules that are open for comment. To reach Sustainable Fisheries staff, please call (727) 824

Gulf of Mexico

Implementation Date

The first generic amendment (multiple FMPs) was in 1999

Gulf of Mexico Red Drum Fishery Management Plan

To reach Sustainable Fisheries staff, please call 727-824-5305. More Information Maps and GIS SIGN UP for Fishery Bulletins & Text Message Alerts Red Drum Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Map & GIS

Gulf of Mexico

Implementation Date

1986

Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan

The reef fish management plan is designed to rebuild declining reef fish stocks and support the sustainable use of reef fish resources in the Gulf of Mexico. See current rules that are open for comment here. To reach Sustainable Fishe

Gulf of Mexico

Implementation Date

1984

Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery Management Plan

See current rules that are open for comment here. To reach Sustainable Fisheries staff, please call 727-824-5305. More Information Maps & GIS Electronic Logbook Information Texas Closure Sout

Gulf of Mexico

Implementation Date

1981

Gulf of Mexico Stone Crab Fishery Management Plan (Repealed)

The federal stone crab fishery management plan (FMP) was originally implemented in 1979, and was repealed in 2011. Florida now manages stone crab fishing in adjacent federal waters. The original The FMP was prepared by the Gulf of Mex

Gulf of Mexico

Implementation Date

1979

Hawai‘i Archipelago Ecosystem Management Plan

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council developed five fishery ecosystem plans for fisheries in the Pacific Islands region.

Pacific Islands

Implementation Date

2009

International Fisheries Management Agreements

NOAA participates in various international fisheries organizations that promote international cooperation to achieve effective, responsible marine stewardship and ensure sustainable fisheries management.

International

Plans & Agreements