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, Florida  33607
Phone: 813-348-1630 X230
Toll Free: 888-833-1844
Fax: 813-348-1711
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