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Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
GMFMC

(Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council)

Address

4107 W Spruce Street
Suite 200
Tampa, Florida 33607
United States

Type

Government

Email

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Telephone

813-348-1630

Fax

813-348-1711

Website

www.gulfcouncil.org

Activities

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is one of eight US Regional Fishery Management Councils established by the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976.

Manages fishery resources in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico
Prepares fishery management plans (FMPs) and makes recommendations by balancing competing interests
Uses scientific advice from NOAA Fisheries and public opinion to inform FMP recommendations
Aims to achieve the greatest overall benefit to the nation by sustaining and maintaining responsible fisheries management

Stays consistent with the ten national standards laid out by the Magnuson Stevens Act
Specifically manages reef fish, shrimp, spiny lobster, coastal migratory pelagics, corals, essential fish habitat, red drum, and aquaculture

The Council’s jurisdiction (federal waters) extends from three to 200 miles off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and nine to 200 miles off Texas and the west coast of Florida.

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