NMFS Announces Submission of Amendment 13 to Fishery Management Plan for Shrimp Fishery in Gulf of Mexico EEZ

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced that the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has submitted Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for review, approval, and implementation. The proposed amendment aims to stabilize the shrimp fishery in the Gulf of Mexico's exclusive economic zone by revising permitting requirements and improving stock management.