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:
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recreational and
commercial marine fisheries outreach and education programs;
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facilitating
artificial reef 
development and deployment;
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preparation of fishery strategic plans;
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issuance of special activities licenses;
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conducting wholesale fish dealer audits; and
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assisting
trap-retrieval efforts.
The division director is Jessica McCawley.
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