Contrary to our report in the Sept. 9 issue, the recreational quota for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico has not been increased and the October 1 closure date has not been suspended. Our report was taken from the NMFS, NOAA Federal Register, Vol. 76, No. 156, dated August 12, 2011.

According to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, there will be no fall season. The Dolphin regrets distributing this misinformation. It was presented in good faith, relying on the accuracy of the NMFS, NOAA report.

Below is a quote from the Gulf Council. The entire report may be read on their web site: www.gulfcouncil.org .

“In June, the Council requested NOAA Fisheries implement an emergency rule that would increase the recreational red snapper quota by 345,000 pounds for the 2011 fishing year, as well as give the Regional Administrator authority to reopen the recreational red snapper season later in the year if quota remains. But because there is no quota leftover from the summer season, there is no opportunity for a 2011 fall season.”