Amendment 59 allocation revision clears Gulf Council

The sector split moves forward on an 11-6 vote after a long debate.

By Robert Vance

Policy & Council Correspondent · Published July 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Amendment 59 allocation revision clears Gulf Council

The sector split moves forward on an 11-6 vote after a long debate. This report draws on council records, landings data, and interviews with the people working the water and the docks. FisheriesAccess publishes the numbers and the documents behind every story so readers can check the reporting for themselves. Coverage continues as the council process moves from scoping and public comment toward a final rule. Sign up for the weekly Fisheries Access Report to follow the decisions that shape access, management, and the working waterfront.

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Robert Vance

Policy & Council Correspondent

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