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Fishing Regulations and Seasonal Closures - Gulf of Mexico

Commercial and recreational seasonal closures and current status of federally managed Gulf of Mexico species. Species not listed do not currently have seasonal closures or quotas.

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An angler holds a fish, its mouth open and air bladder inflated from barotrauma. Barotrauma expands gasses in a fish causing the air bladder and other organs to expand as well, making it difficult for fish to swim after release. Credit: NOAA Fisheries, Florida SeaGrant