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Queen Conch, Strombus gigas

Regulatory Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for Queen Conch Resources of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Queen Conch, Strombus gigas. Photo courtesy of: NOAA Fisheries Service Protected Resources Division. Purpose and Need. June 2008 U.S.V.I. Regulations

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Queen Conch, Strombus gigas

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  1. Regulatory Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for Queen Conch Resources of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

  2. Queen Conch, Strombus gigas Photo courtesy of: NOAA Fisheries Service Protected Resources Division

  3. Purpose and Need • June 2008 U.S.V.I. Regulations • 50,000 lb Quota in STX, 50,000 lb Quota in STT/STJ • Closed Season • St. Croix Quota Closure – May 1, 2009 • Federal Regulations • Lang Bank Open October 1 – June 30 • Compatible Regulations

  4. Lang Bank is defined as the area east of 64°34’W bound within the 100 fathom curve.

  5. Action 1: Compatible Regulations • Alternative 1: No Action. Do not establish compatible regulations with U.S. Virgin Islands • Alternative 2: Establish compatible closure regulations with U.S. Virgin Islands (Quota and Seasonal Closures – June 1 through October 31)

  6. Questions? Photo courtesy of: Caribbean Fishery Management Council

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