The Division of Marine Fisheries Management
develops regulatory and management recommendations for
consideration by FWC Commissioners designed to ensure the long-term
conservation of Florida's valuable marine fisheries resources.
Division staff serve as a liaison to a number of
federal agencies on marine issues and represent the state on the
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and South Atlantic
Fishery Management Council.
Division activities include:
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recreational and
commercial marine fisheries outreach and
education programs;
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facilitating
artificial reef development and
deployment;
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preparation of fishery strategic plans;
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issuance of special activities licenses;
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conducting wholesale fish dealer audits;
and
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assisting
trap-retrieval efforts.
The division director is Jessica McCawley.
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