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The Gulf Council will meet at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino from November 3-6, 2025. The meeting will begin with the adoption of Council Committee assignments. Members will serve on assigned Committees through the August 2026 Council meeting.
Public comment will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 1:30 – 5:00 PM, CST. The Council welcomes public comment from both in-person and virtual participants. Instructions on how to join both sessions and provide comment will be located on the meetings materials webpage as soon as it’s available.
During this meeting, the Council plans to take final action on two issues. First, Shrimp Amendment 19 which considers what action to take to address the expiration of the federal shrimp permit moratorium. Second, and Abbreviated Framework Action that intends to continue the provisions of the DESCEND Act that require vessels to carry a venting tool and/or descending device onboard when fishing for reef fish in the Gulf.
During the meeting, the Council also plans to work on its draft Fishery Ecosystem Plan, red grouper management, shallow-water grouper management, mutton and yellowtail snapper management, and considerations for delegating management of federal for-hire vessels to the Gulf States for red snapper.
Register for the webinar here.
Full Committee and Council Agendas and meeting materials will be posted as they become available.
This meeting is subject to changes depending on the duration of the federal government shutdown. Please find any changes posted on the Gulf Council website.
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