South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Spiny Lobster Amendment 7

Amendment Summary

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council amendment that created two no-use marine reserves in the Tortugas.

Amendment documents

Implemented Regulations

  • Created two marine reserves in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Final approval
  • Implementation
  • Pre-scoping
  • Public hearing
  • Rule making
  • Scoping
  • Secretarial review

Species Affected