The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council announces that it will begin doing business as the "Gulf Council", aligning with the President’s Executive Order officially renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

This strategic rebranding effort reflects the Council’s commitment to maintaining consistency with federal nomenclature and ensuring clarity across all public communications and regulatory documentation.


As part of this transition, the Gulf Council unveils:

A new logo that embodies its mission and evolving identity,
A fully redesigned website optimized for user experience and accessibility,
All current and future communications, outreach materials, and regulatory documents will be updated to reflect the name change.


Executive Director, Dr. Carrie Simmons commented: “We remain dedicated to sustainable fisheries and marine resource management. While our name is evolving, our mission and service to the public remain unchanged.”


The Gulf Council encourages stakeholders, partners, and the public to visit its updated website at www.GulfCouncil.org. The Gulf Council also kindly asks all partners to update our logo across their materials, where appropriate.

For a logo package, questions, or more information, please contact:


Emily Muehlstein

Public Information Officer

Gulf Council

813-348-1630 Ext. 2380