Gulf of Mexico Reef Fishing 

The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance is a leading organization supporting Commercial IFQ Fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. Its goal is to protect the interests of the fishing industry. Some of our activities include:

• Working with regulators, elected officials, and environmentalists to help commercial IFQ fisheries become an economic and conservation success
• Expanding commercial IFQs to include vermilion snapper, amberjack, grey triggerfish, yellowtail snapper and king mackerel.
• Exploring opportunities with national environmental groups to develop an eco-friendly designation for IFQ fish.

• Developing a methodology for allocating (and reallocating) fish between the commercial and sport fisheries.