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
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Contact Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
Doug Gregory
Executive Director
2203 N Lois Avenue
Suite 1100
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: 813-348-1630 X230
Toll Free: 888-833-1844
Fax: 813-348-1711
Service Area
Statewide service provider in:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Texas