NMFS Announces Review of Amendment 21 to Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Plan

Summary

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 21 to the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Plan for review, approval, and implementation by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), aiming to protect spawning aggregations of gag grouper and evaluate the effectiveness of marine reserves as a management tool.