This study would assess the efficacy of an optimized retention management strategy in the eastern Gulf of Mexico commercial reef fish fishery with red grouper, Epinephelus morio, as the test species.
Restoration project offers pelagic longline vessel owners incentives to help restore fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more and submit a quote to participate no later than October 23.
Application for an exempted fishing permit (EFP) received by NOAA Fisheries Gulf of Mexico Branch to explore testing the viability of a commercial golden crab fishery using traps.
Five exempted fishing permits (EFPs) were issued to allow limited state management of recreational red
snapper. The EFPs were issued for the 2018 and 2019 fishing years.