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Published: July 1, 2009
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is currently recruiting for an Economist to fill a vacancy on its Socioeconomic Panel.

The Panel consists of sociologists and economists who review amendments to fishery management plans and advise the Council on social and economic issues related to fisheries management.

Expected time commitment is 2 - 3 two-day meetings per year. Members are not compensated; however travel expenses are reimbursed.

Economists interested in serving on the Socioeconomic Panel should submit a letter and resume to:

Phyllis Miranda
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 phyllis.miranda@gulfcouncil.org. Resumes and letters should be received no later than close of business August 6, 2009.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional fishery management councils established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The Council prepares fishery management plans designed to manage fishery resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.


source: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council press release
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