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From the Experts May 29, 2026

Why We Joined Fishers in a Legal Case to Protect Red Snapper

Overishing nearly wiped out red snapper spawning in the 1990s. A Court granted a preliminary injunction to stop a newly proposed fishing "free-for-all."
The red snapper fishery is targeted by both commercial and recreational fishermen. (Rainervon Brandis / Getty Images)
Press Release May 18, 2026

Ocean Conservancy, Earthjustice File Amicus Brief to Prevent Red Snapper Overfishing in South Atlantic

In Florida alone, so-called new “exempted” fishing permits could allow fishing to exceed the annual catch limit by 20 times – threatening ongoing efforts to rebuild fish stocks
Even though the red snapper population is recovering, the rate of catch in the recreational sector is growing even more rapidly. (Pen Waggener / CC BY 2.0)
Press Release January 23, 2018

Ocean Conservancy Sues the Trump Administration over Violation of the Freedom of Information Act

Groups seek answers stemming from Commerce Department's decision to extend recreational angling season for the Gulf of Mexico red snapper
The red snapper fishery is targeted by both commercial and recreational fishermen. (Rainervon Brandis / Getty Images)
Press Release December 20, 2017

Court Closes Door On Repeat Of Illegal Gulf Red Snapper Season

Agreement to keep court oversight is reached in lawsuit against Department of Commerce
The red snapper fishery is targeted by both commercial and recreational fishermen. (Rainervon Brandis / Getty Images)
case July 17, 2017

Saving the Red Snapper

document July 17, 2017

Red Snapper Rec Season Challenge

Plaintiffs Ocean Conservancy and Environmental Defense Fund on behalf of their adversely affected members hereby challenge the unlawful decision of the National Marine Fisheries Service (“Fisheries Service” or “Defendants”) to…
Even though the red snapper population is recovering, the rate of catch in the recreational sector is growing even more rapidly. (Pen Waggener / CC BY 2.0)
Press Release July 17, 2017

Conservation Groups File Lawsuit Today Against Department of Commerce’s Decision to Sanction Overfishing of Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper

Consistent, large overages from the recreational sector resulted in new management measures that lowered catch levels by 20 percent