The Gulf Council took final action on an Abbreviated Framework Action to increase lane snapper catch limits in pounds whole weight as follows:
The results from an underwater video survey indicated that the population could support additional harvest so, the Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee recommended an increase of a little more than 200,000 pounds. This increase is consistent with the best scientific information available and is expected to reduce the likelihood that the annual catch limit is exceeded.
This document will be transmitted to the Secretary of Commerce for consideration and implementation as soon as practicable.
About The Gulf Council: The Gulf Council is one of eight regional Fishery Management Councils established by the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The Council prepares fishery management plans, which are designed to manage fishery resources within the 200-mile limit of the Gulf of America.