National Marine Fisheries Service
08/22/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/22/2023 14:15
Listening Session to Discuss the Shrimp Fishery in the Gulf of Mexico on September 20, 2023
What/When:
NOAA Fisheries is holding a listening session for Gulf of Mexico shrimpers including captains, permit holders, and deckhands on September 20, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. EDT. The goal of this session is to generate local ecological knowledge on the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery.
Why This is Happening:
Our intent is to increase information flow between scientists, managers, and fishermen in support of improved fishery resources in the Gulf of Mexico.
We are interested in hearing about:
- What aspects of your operation are most critical to your success? Are those aspects facing short or long-term threats?
- What impact has fisheries management had on your industry?
- What targeted research might improve management of the shrimp fishery?
- How do ecosystem changes affect your businesses and communities?
- What do people value in the ecosystem?
When/Where:
September 20, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. EDT
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
4107 W. Spruce St. #200, Tampa, FL 33607
Meeting Accommodations:
These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids should be directed to Molly Stevens 5 days prior to the meeting at (305) 361-4489 or [email protected].
For any questions regarding this session, please contact Molly Stevens.
Sign Up for Text Message Alerts - Find Out About Immediate Openings and Closures
NOAA's Text Message Alert Program allows you to receive important fishery-related alerts via text message (SMS). Standard message & data rates may apply. You may opt-out at any time.
Text alerts you may receive include:
- Immediate fishery openings and closures
- Any significant changes to fishing regulations that happen quickly
Sign up for one or more of the following groups:
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Gulf of Mexico Recreational Fisheries Related Alerts
- Text GULFRECFISH to 888777
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Gulf of Mexico Commercial Fisheries Related Alerts
- Text GULFCOMMFISH to 888777
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South Atlantic Recreational Fisheries Related Alerts
- Text SATLRECFISH to 888777
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South Atlantic Commercial Fisheries Related Alerts
- Text SATLCOMMFISH to 888777
- Caribbean Fisheries Related Alerts