Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

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 Prohibited fishing area Protected fishing area Total allowable catch Management/conservation Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Turtles Mammals Marine protected areas Endangered species

Geographical area

Americas, North America

Abstract

This Fishery Management Plan (FMP) concerns management of the shrimp fishery (six managed species are specified) in the U.S. fishery conservation zone under the Jurisdiction of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. The U.S. Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, under provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, is responsible for management of species within the geographical area of authority: approximately 264 thousand square miles in total w

Full text

English

Website

gulfcouncil.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Amendment No. 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 1992

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Seasons, Prohibited fishing area, Protected fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Generic Amendment for Addressing Essential Fish Habitat Requirements in the following Fishery Management Plans of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 1998

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Seasons, Monitoring, Total allowable catch, Migratory species, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amendment No. 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 1988

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Bycatch, Prohibited fishing area, Protected fishing area, Management/conservation, Turtles, Endangered species, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Generic Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment.

Legislation | United States of America | 1999

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Migratory species, Seasons, Monitoring, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Sustainable use, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Coral

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amendment No. 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 1991

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amendment No. 10 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 2002

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Crustaceans, Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Generic Amendment No. 3 (2005) for Addressing Essential Fish Habitat Requirements in the Fishery Management Plans of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 2005

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Coral

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Generic Sustainable Fisheries Act Amendment addressing the establishment of the Tortugas Marine Reserves.

Legislation | United States of America | 2001

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Generic Amendment No. 2 (2004) for Addressing Essential Fish Habitat Requirements in the following Fishery Management Plans of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 2004

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Monitoring, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Non-commercial fishing, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Coral

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amendment No. 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 2001

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Transshipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amendment No. 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico.

Legislation | United States of America | 1997

Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Certification, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX