Amendment No. 9 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 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Policy/planning Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Marine fishes Crustaceans Fishing gear/fishing method Bycatch Certification Seasons Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Amendment of the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico addresses the issue of reducing the bycatch of juvenile red snapper in the shrimp trawl fishery. It also concerns bycatch of other species. The amendment introduces requirements concerning testing, certification and installation of Bycatch Reduction Devices (BRD's) on shrimp vessels. In addition it provides for measures regarding seasonal closures. 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