CFMC UPDATES

The 174th CFMC Virtual Regular Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Stay tuned to CFMC social media pages and webpage for more details!

Remember that seasonal prohibition on fishing of mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis) and lane snapper (Lutjanus synagris) in the Economic Exclusive Zone (US Caribbean federal waters) and USVI local waters (0-3 nautical miles) continues until June 30th. This closed season extends from April 1st until June 30th. Do not catch transport, sell, buy, or consume these species during the closed season!

Seasonal Prohibition on All Fishing for or Possession of Queen Conch in Federal Waters off St. Croix, USVI started. This annually recurring prohibition extends from June 1st until October 31st.

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