News from Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council

June 28, 2013 Below is a recent Southeast Fishery Bulletin announcing a discussion regarding Recreational Fishing for Red Snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Administrator, Roy Crabtree is hosting a teleconference onThursday, July 11 to discuss various topics relating to Gulf of Mexico red snapper.  The discussion will focus on the recent population assessment, future catch levels, regional management and how you can get involved in the process prior to or during the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meeting set to take place July 17 in New Orleans, LA. When: Thursday, July 11 from 12pm - 2pm EST    Where:  Dial 1-800-857-5151 and use the password:  RED SNAPPER    Why:  We want to have an informal conversation, answer your questions about management options and hear your thoughts about ways to better stabilize the recreational fishery in the future. Other links that may prove helpful prior to the discussion: Red Snapper, Past, Present and Future http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_fisheries/gulf_fisheries/red_snapper/ Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council:  http://www.gulfcouncil.org 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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