![]() ![]() The charge of GSMFC is, “to promote better utilization of the fisheries, marine, shell and anadromous, of the seaboard of the Gulf of Mexico, by the development of a joint program for the promotion and protection of such fisheries and the prevention of the physical waste of the fisheries from any cause.” Brief History of Management Changesġ941 – First blue-crab specific regulation, a 5 & ½ inch minimum carapace width and prohibition of possession of egg-bearing females between May 15 and August 15.ġ947 – Removed closed season, so berried females could be harvested year-round.ġ963 – Egg-bearing females cannot be taken in waters east of the Aucilla River.ġ973 – Current state permits must be displayed, sale of egg-bearing females harvested in state waters prohibited, and there must be an escape gap in the trap.ġ978 – Minimum size limit was reduced to 5 inch carapace width. ![]() GSMFC acts as an advisory agency providing management recommendations for each Gulf State, but has no regulatory authority. Members of FWC, as well as members from the management agencies of the other four Gulf States, collaborate regularly through the GSMFC. FWRI research programs focus on providing scientific data on Florida natural resources to managers and to the general public ( “Marine Fisheries Research” Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission). The mission of FWC is to manage “fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of the people.” Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) is the research arm of FWC. The Florida blue crab fishery, which is fished exclusively within Florida state territorial waters, is managed under Florida state legislature, and associated regulatory bodies, primarily the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
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