Draft Amendment 53 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico: Modify Red Grouper Allocations and Annual Catch Levels and Targets

16 organizations filed 17 public comments on Draft Amendment 53 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico: Modify Red Grouper Allocations and Annual Catch Levels and Targets, at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The comment window closed 1621d ago.

Abstract

The action would modify the allocation of Gulf of Mexico red grouper catch among the recreational and commercial sectors, and would specify a new overfishing limit, acceptable biological catch, and sector annual catch limits and annual catch targets. These actions are being taken in response to the most recent stock assessment for red grouper and are intended to ensure that the historical participation by the recreational and commercial sectors are accurately reflected and that recreational catch levels are consistent with the data used to monitor recreational landings and trigger accountability measures.

Commenters (16)

• Southern Offshore Fishing Associationtrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 85%
• American Sportfishing Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Amylynn incunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Charter Fisherman's Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Environmental Defense Fundtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• Fish For America USA Inc.unverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• Fishing Communities Coalitiontrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Florida Restaurant and Lodging Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• FMI - The Food Industry Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Gulf Coast Seafood Alliancetrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliancetrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• INC D/B/A MADEIRA BEACH SEAFOODunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%
• National Association of Charterboat Operatorstrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• National Fisheries Institutetrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• National Restaurant Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Wuz Just Fishing Incunverified attribution

  1 filing · confidence 70%