Rules & rulemaking
Management
Stock assessments, accountability measures, and the federal process that turns science into seasons, closures, and the rules the fleet has to live by.
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NOAA ties in-season closures to real-time landings
A draft framework would link Gulf reef-fish closures to live catch data, drawing concern from for-hire operators.
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Framework
Gulf reef-fish framework moves to scheduled publication
The in-season closure framework is queued for the Federal Register next quarter.
By Marisa Cole · 3mos ago
Amendment
Amendment 59 allocation revision clears Gulf Council
The sector split moves forward on an 11-6 vote after a long debate.
By Robert Vance · 3mos ago
Accountability
Revised accountability measures proposed for reef-fish complex
Managers weigh tighter triggers as the stock rebuilds unevenly.
By Marisa Cole · 3mos ago
Science
What the stock models can't see
A closer look at the assumptions behind rebuilding plans, and where the science runs ahead of the data.
By Dr. Elena Marsh · 3mos ago
Accountability
Accountability measures proposed for Gulf reef fish
NOAA floats payback provisions for overages, setting up a fight over how strictly the limits should bite.
By Marisa Cole · 3mos ago
Closures
Gag grouper closure window set for fall
Managers lock in dates as landings approach the annual catch limit.
By Sam Ortiz · 3mos ago
