Amendment No. 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico. Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision Texas Document type Miscellaneous Date 1988 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Policy/planning Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Marine fishes Crustaceans Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Bycatch Protected fishing area Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Management/conservation Turtles Endangered species Marine protected areas Protection of species Protected area Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract Amendment No. 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP) identifies problems that developed in the fishery and revise the objectives of the FMP accordingly. The annual review process for the Tortugas Sanctuary is simplified, and the Council's and Regional Administrator's review for the Texas closure is extended. The Amendment also concerns bycatch and drowning of endangered species of sea turtles. Full text English Website gulfcouncil.org References - Legislation Amends Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico. Legislation | United States of America | 1981 Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Cartilaginous fishes, Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Foreign fishing, Protected fishing area, Total allowable catch, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Turtles, Marine protected areas, Endangered species, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX