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Important Phone Numbers
NMFS Operations Branch
727-824-5305
NMFS Permits and Regulations Branch
(see below for tuna permit applications)
877-376-4877
To apply for permits online visit www.nmfspermits.com
NMFS nationwide federal fi shing violations hotline
800-853-1964
NMFS 24-hour tuna information line (also for tuna permits)
888-872-8862
NMFS Highly Migratory Species Division
301-713-2347
NMFS Swordfi sh/Billfi sh Recreational Reporting
800-894-5528
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
409-621-5151
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
305-809-4700
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
843-571-4366
Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
228-875-5912
U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District (Florida east of St. Marks)
305-415-6781
U.S. Coast Guard, 8th District (St. Marks, Florida to Texas)
504-671-2245
Regional NMFS Offi ce for Law Enforcement
727-824-5344
NMFS Enforcement Field Offi ces:
St. Petersburg, Florida
Marathon, Florida
Niceville, Florida
Slidell, Louisiana
Galveston, Texas
Harlingen, Texas
727-893-3616
305-743-3110
850-729-8628
985-643-6232
409-770-0812
956-423-3450
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