Gulf of Mexico Seafood

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Seafood of the Gulf of Mexico - Shrimp, Crabs, Lobsters, Oysters, Clams, Fish

This page has information about seafood of the Gulf of Mexico including shrimp, crabs, rock lobsters, oysters, clams, and many species of fish.

The Gulf Coast of the United States includes Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida (known as the Gulf States).

U.S. Gulf States

The Gulf Coast region of the United States includes states with shorelines along the Gulf of Mexico. These include Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida (known as the Gulf States).

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Fish and Seafood Links

Fresh Seafood
Information about buying, cooking and enjoying fresh seafood locally or online. Included are seafood recipes and articles on buying, cooking and enjoying fish, crabs, lobsters, shrimp, clams, oysters, scallops, mussels and other seafood.

Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management

Inshore fishing is regulated by the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida (known as the Gulf States).

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, one of eight regional Fishery Management Councils, prepares fishery management plans designed to manage fishery resources from where state waters end, out to the 200-mile limit of the Gulf of Mexico. This area is also known as the Exclusive Economic Zone or EEZ.

On May 24, 2010, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke determined there has been a fishery disaster in the Gulf of Mexico due to the economic impact on commercial and recreational fisheries from the ongoing Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The affected area includes the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

Gulf of Mexico Seafood

Visit these pages for Gulf of Mexico state specific seafood information.
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Seafood News

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Saltwater Fish Species of the Gulf of Mexico

Visit these links for specific information about Gulf of Mexico saltwater fish species.
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Gulf Shellfish

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Gulf of Mexico Comments

  • 4U2C Jun 5, 2010 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    Yes, the Gulf of Mexico is a fisherman's delight. Our seafood is world-class, and so glad to see this Lens!

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