The Gulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Greater Amberjack

For Immediate Release April 27, 2020   The Gulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Greater Amberjack   The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of greater amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico. It is seeking information from anglers and divers about what they have observed, including any "strange things," that scientists and managers may need to know. Scientists are currently working on a stock assessment of greater amberjack, and your recent observations can help them and fishery managers better understand the Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack stock.   Please visit our "Something's Fishy with Greater Amberjack" tool before May 26, 2020 to report anything you've noticed about greater amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico.   Contact Emily.Muehlstein@gulfcouncil.org with questions. 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.      Emily Muehlstein Public Information Officer 888-833-1844 ext. 238

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