
On April 14, Senator Nelson wrote NOAA Administrator Lubchenco in support of the fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. An update to the management plan for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico included an estimated season of only 54 days. This would be the shortest red snapper season to date in the Gulf of Mexico and would have negative implications for not only fishermen but also coastal communities and businesses. Nelson expressed his concern for the people of Florida if the season were shortened so drastically and warned the administrator of his intent to take action if necessary to protect the fishing community from undue regulation.
For more information on Senator Bill Nelson’s support for Florida’s Fisheries, contact Lynn Bannister Nelson’s Director of Outreach/Regional Director at (850) 942-8415.
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