The inaugural Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium is a two-day conference focused on bringing together leading experts in fishing and conservation to discuss the current and future state of the Gulf of Mexico fishery. With representatives from all sectors of the marine world – recreational and commercial fishermen, non-governmental and governmental agencies, politicians, fishing authorities and marine scientists – the symposium will explore vital issues facing the Gulf in the past, present and future through presentations and panel discussions. The conference is free but requires registration [1].