This month, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council presented its 2018 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Lt. Jason Marlow.

The award acknowledges work above and beyond duty requirements and recognizes distinguished service, professionalism and dedication to enforcing federal fishing regulations in the Gulf of Mexico.

Most of Marlow’s work during his 20-year career has been in the Gulf of Mexico. His mentorship, passion for marine resource conservation, inspiring attitude, subject matter expertise and work ethic set him apart.

He and his team continue to prioritize federal fisheries enforcement. They focus on red snapper conservation, shrimp net Turtle Excluder Device work and more.

“Lt. Marlow has received a great honor,” said FWC Capt. Scott Pearce. “We are proud of his work, and to be a part of the strong partnerships positively impacting the marine fisheries community and conservation of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico.”

From left to right: Officer Thomas Nelson; Lt. Jason Marlow; and Officer Galen Boyd.