Gulf Council to Virtually Debate Fishy Science Decisions
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Gulf Fishery Management Council is hosting a virtual meeting on May 5, 2026, to review fishery data and discuss important science-based decisions that affect Gulf fishing communities. This meeting helps guide how fish are managed to keep ecosystems healthy and fishing sustainable, with no direct costs but big impacts on future fishing rules. Anyone interested can join online and share their thoughts during the public comment time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
May 5 Meeting Could Shape Gulf Rules
On May 5, 2026, the Gulf Fishery Management Council's Standing Scientific and Statistical Committee will meet virtually to review fishery data (including G-FISHER) and discuss the Fisheries Risk/Value Matrix. The meeting helps guide how fish are managed to keep ecosystems healthy and fishing sustainable and may lead to future fishing rules that affect Gulf fishing communities; the notice states there are no direct costs for attending.
Virtual Public Comment Opportunity
Anyone may listen to the webinar and provide public comments at the end of the May 5, 2026 meeting. You can register to listen (listen-only) and find connection information at www.gulfcouncil.org by clicking the SSC meeting on the calendar.
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