NMFS Receives Application for Exempted Fishing Permit in Gulf of Mexico

Summary

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received an application for an exempted fishing permit (EFP) from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) to collect and retain red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana. The study aims to document the age structure and life history of fish associated with offshore platforms and artificial reefs in Louisiana coastal waters.