Marine Fisheries Management

The Division of Marine Fisheries Management develops regulatory and management recommendations for consideration by FWC Commissioners designed to ensure the long-term conservation of Florida's valuable marine fisheries resources.

Division staff serve as a liaison to a number of federal agencies on marine issues and represent the state on the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council.

Division activities include:

• Recreational and commercial marine fisheries outreach and education programs.
• Facilitating artificial reef development and deployment.
• Preparation of fishery strategic plans.
• Issuance of special activities licenses.
• Conducting wholesale fish dealer audits.
• Assisting trap-retrieval efforts.

The division director is Jessica McCawley.