Snapper
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Fishing Industry Supports Red Snapper Data Improvement Act
John's Pass, Florida - Commercial fishermen, charter fishermen, and seafood restauranteurs came together to support a piece of legislation introduced by Congressman David Jolly (FL-13) that proposes to designate $10 million annually in federal grants for important data collection on red snapper and other reef fish species in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf Red Snapper Data Improvement Act (H.R.3521) will fund third-party data collection through grants managed by the Southeast Regional Office of the National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Gulf Council Recommends Increase in Recreational Red Snapper Allowable Catch
Recreational anglers scored a minor triumph yesterday, as the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council voted to recommend an increase in our red snapper allocation from 49% to 51.5% of the total allowable catch.
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Graves-Miller Bill Will Better Conserve Gulf Red Snapper, Improve Access
“States are simply better equipped to manage the fishery -- and more aware of its importance”
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Five Men Cited for Red Snapper Violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents cited five Louisiana men for alleged red snapper violations on July 11. Agents cited Darren Bartlett, 50, of Kenner, Christopher Bartlett, 53, of Mandeville, Michael Moats, 39, of Metairie, Kevin Pichon, 52, of Metairie, and Robert O'Neil, 52, of Mandeville, for over the limit of red snapper. Agents on a Joint Enforcement Agreement patrol out of Venice stopped the men's vessel for an inspection.
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NOAA Seeks Comment on Reallocation of Commercial/Recreational Red Snapper Harvest
NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement for Amendment 28 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) is considering an action to reallocate the red snapper harvest between the commercial and recreational sectors.
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