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Published: November 10, 2008
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is forming a new Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Advisory Panel (AP) to advise the Council on matters pertaining to the use of VMS in the reef fish fishery and advise the Council on the system’s effectiveness and how the data might be used.

The anticipated time commitment is 1 - 2 two-day meetings per year. Members are not compensated; however travel expenses are reimbursed.

Anyone interested in serving on the VMS AP should submit a letter and resume to:

Charlene Ponce

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council

2203 N. Lois Avenue

Suite 1100

Tampa, FL  33607

Materials may also be faxed to: 813-348-1711; or e-mailed to charlene.ponce@gulfcouncil.org. Resumes and letters should be received no later than close of business March 13, 2009.


source: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council press release
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