Events

August 23 - 26, 2021
school of red snapper swimming in blue water

Gulf Council to Meet in Person and by Webinar August 23-26

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, August 23 through Thursday, August 26 at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel located at 200 S. Alamo St. in San Antonio, Texas. Virtual participation will also be available by webinar. The meeting will begin with the induction of new…

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August 5, 2021
silhouette of trawl arm and net on shrimp boat in water

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to Meet via Webinar

09:30 am - 11:30 am @

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will meet August 5, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., via Zoom webinar. AGENDA 1.      Call to Order 2.      Pledge of Allegiance 3.      Roll Call 4.      Adoption of July 1, 2021 Commission Meeting Minutes 5.      Approval of August 5, 2021 Agenda 6.      Commission Special Announcements / Personal Privilege a)      Appreciation…

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August 4, 2021
shrimp boat

August Shrimp Task Force Meeting

10:00 am - 12:00 pm @

The Louisiana Shrimp Task Force will meet Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at LDWF Headquarters, 2000 Quail Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70898 AGENDA Due to the public health emergency guidelines established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 40 members of the public will be allowed in the meeting room at one time….

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August 3, 2021
blue crabs in barrel

August Crab Task Force Meeting

01:00 pm - 03:00 pm @

The Louisiana Crab Task Force will meet Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 1:00p.m., at LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70898. Due to the public health emergency guidelines established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 40 members of the public will be allowed in the meeting…

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August 3 - 5, 2021
Worker picking crab meat in processing facility

Basic Seafood HACCP Training

Training in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is mandated for seafood processors by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  This two and a half day basic HACCP training is designed to educate seafood processors, packers, wholesale dealers, harvesters & warehouses about seafood safety. Participants who complete the course…

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August 2, 2021
fish filet Louisiana Fisheries Forward

Sanitation Control Procedures Class

08:30 am - 04:45 pm @

This one-day workshop covers Sanitation Control Procedures for Processing Fish and Fishery Products that meets U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) training requirements.  It is designed to educate seafood processors, packers, wholesale dealers, harvesters & warehouses about sanitation procedures. Participants who complete the course receive a certificate issued by Association…

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July 20, 2021
oyster boat in Gulf

Oyster Task Force & Aquaculture Committee Meeting

09:00 am - 04:00 pm @

The Oyster Task Force Aquaculture Committee Meeting is Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at New Orleans Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard, Suite 234, New Orleans, LA 70126 Agenda: I.        Call to Order II.        Pledge of Allegiance III.        Introductions IV.        To Hear an Update and Discuss the Louisiana Sea Grant AOC Program- Sea…

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July 30, 2021
TED (turtle excluder device) and shrimp net on dock

Virtual Workshop to Assist Skimmer Trawl Fishermen with Turtle Excluder Device (TEDs) Installation

09:00 am - 10:30 am @

Fishing gear specialists with NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fishery Science Center’s Gear Monitoring Team will host question and answer webinar sessions and virtual workshops summarizing upcoming skimmer trawl Turtle Excluder Device (TED) requirements and assist participants with program information and compliance. Note:  attending this workshop does NOT qualify you for the…

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July 13, 2021
turtle excluder device with turtle escaping

Webinar to Assist Skimmer Trawl Fishermen with Turtle Excluder Device (TEDs) Installation

09:00 am - 10:30 am @

Fishing gear specialists with NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fishery Science Center’s Gear Monitoring Team will host question and answer webinar sessions and virtual workshops summarizing upcoming skimmer trawl Turtle Excluder Device (TED) requirements and assist participants with program information and compliance. Note:  attending this webinar does NOT qualify you for the…

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July 1, 2021
fishing pier on Lake Pontchartrain

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to Meet

09:30 am - 11:30 am @

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 1, at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries headquarters, located at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge. Due to the public health emergency guidelines established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance will be restricted to…

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