News from Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council

March 30, 2012    Below is a Southeast Fishery Bulletin recently distributed by NOAA Fisheries Service.  The bulletin announces adjustments to the 2012 greater amberjack commercial quota. Adjustments to the 2012 Commercial Quota for Greater Amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico and Announcement of a Commercial Closure Date  To view a complete list of Fishery Bulletins, visit the NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Regional Office website at http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov. This announcement is forwarded as a courtesy of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. About Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional Fishery Management Councils established by the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The Council prepares fishery management plans, which are designed to manage fishery resources within the 200-mile limit of the Gulf of Mexico.       Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Charlene Ponce Public Information Officer 888-833-1844 ext. 229

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