January 2026 Council Meeting Summary

The Gulf Council met in New Orleans, Louisiana, from January 26-28, 2026. The Council began the meeting by deciding to readvertise for membership on its Red Drum and Coastal Migratory Pelagic Advisory Panels. A solicitation for applicants will be sent out in the next few weeks. 

Read the full press release: https://gulfcouncil.org/january-2026-council-meeting-summary/

SOURCE: Gulf Council

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