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Fisheries Management in the US Caribbean

Fisheries Management in the US Caribbean. Graciela García-Moliner Livia M Montalvo Caribbean Fishery Management Council. Timeline Summary of Regulations. CFMC Fishery Management Plans (FMP) (color boxes) All regulations (PR and USVI state regulations and federal regulations included)

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Fisheries Management in the US Caribbean

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  1. Fisheries Management in the US Caribbean Graciela García-Moliner Livia M Montalvo Caribbean Fishery Management Council

  2. Timeline Summary of Regulations • CFMC Fishery Management Plans (FMP) (color boxes) • All regulations (PR and USVI state regulations and federal regulations included) • Following slides are presented by FMP • Refer to SEDAR SP3-08 document for years of implementation and complete summary

  3. Area closures EEZ/PR/STX, EEZ/PR, USVI seasons Area closures EEZ/PR/STX EEZ/PR USVI seasons

  4. TRAP REGULATIONS

  5. QC 1992 STT closed; 1994 size and season; EEZ 1997 size and season, 1997 PR season; 2004 PR size and season; 2005 closed EEZ (STX); 2007-2008 STX regs.

  6. QC CLOSED EEZ 2005, 6 MONTH CLOSURE ST CROIX 2007 Goliath closures Nassau no harvest (1990/2004/2006)

  7. 1936 Puerto Rico Fishing Law Biostatistical data collection PR Yellowtail 12” Commercial fish data collection USVI biostatistical data 1936

  8. 2001 USVI Commercial License moratoria 1998 PR Fishing Law

  9. QC CLOSED EEZ 2005, 6 MONTH CLOSURE ST CROIX 2007 Biostatistical data collection PR TRAP REGULATIONS Area closures EEZ/PR/STX, EEZ/PR, USVI seasons Area closures EEZ/PR/STX EEZ/PR USVI seasons Yellowtail 12” Commercial fish data collection 2001 USVI Commercial License moratoria USVI biostatistical data 1998 PR Fishing Law 1936 PR Fishing Law SL 3.5” USVI, PR Goliath closures Nassau no harvest (1990/2004/2006) QC 1992 STT closed; 1994 size and season; EEZ 1997 size and season, 1997 PR season; 2004 PR size and season; 2005 closed EEZ (STX); 2007-2008 STX regs.

  10. QC CLOSED EEZ 2005, 6 MONTH CLOSURE ST CROIX 2007 Biostatistical data collection PR TRAP REGULATIONS Area closures EEZ/PR/STX, EEZ/PR, USVI seasons Area closures EEZ/PR/STX EEZ/PR USVI seasons Yellowtail 12” Commercial fish data collection 2001 USVI Commercial License moratoria USVI biostatistical data 1998 PR Fishing Law 1936 PR Fishing Law SL 3.5” USVI, PR Goliath closures Nassau no harvest (1990/2004/2006) QC 1992 STT closed; 1994 size and season; EEZ 1997 size and season, 1997 PR season; 2004 PR size and season; 2005 closed EEZ (STX); 2007-2008 STX regs.

  11. PR Fishing Regulations and amendments 1998 PR Fishing Law 1936 PR Fishing Law Biostatistical data collection PR Commercial fish data collection in PR

  12. Commercial License moratoria USVI biostatistical data Commercial fish data collection - USVI 2006 Regulations as per SFA

  13. •1985 - The minimum carapace length should be 3.5 inches. •Lobsters must remain whole for landing at shoreside. •Egg-bearing ("berried") female lobsters may not be retained aboard the vessel.  Berried female lobsters may be kept in pots or traps until the eggs are shed. •Buoy, boat and trap identification and marking according to regulations are required. •Lobsters must remain whole while transported to shore. • 2009 - Prohibit any person from importing spiny lobster less than 5 ounces tail weight . • If imported into Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, prohibit importing spiny lobster less than 6.0 ounces tail weight . • The importation of lobster tail meat without the exoskeleton attached, or of berried or stripped lobsters, is prohibited. 1985 Gear Restrictions: • Traps and pots must have a self destruct panel and/or door fastenings • Require owner id. and markings • Prohibit use of poison, drugs chemicals for taking lobsters • Prohibit the use of spears, hooks, explosives or similar devises for taking lobsters • Illegal to pull other persons traps without owners permission SPINY LOBSTER REGULATIONS IN THE US CARIBBEAN

  14. •1985 - The minimum carapace length should be 3.5 inches. •Lobsters must remain whole for landing at shoreside. •Egg-bearing ("berried") female lobsters may not be retained aboard the vessel.  Berried female lobsters may be kept in pots or traps until the eggs are shed. •Buoy, boat and trap identification and marking according to regulations are required. •Lobsters must remain whole while transported to shore. • 2009 - Prohibit any person from importing spiny lobster less than 5 ounces tail weight . • If imported into Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, prohibit importing spiny lobster less than 6.0 ounces tail weight . • The importation of lobster tail meat without the exoskeleton attached, or of berried or stripped lobsters, is prohibited. 1985 - PUERTO RICO 3.5" carapace length , landed whole, no-egg bearing 1972 - TT/STJ/STX 3.5" carapace length, no-egg bearing, landed whole Tail 5.5" 1936 - PUERTO RICO No-egg bearing 1982 – Traps, require id. and ? Mesh size 1985 Gear Restrictions: • Traps and pots must have a self destruct panel and/or door fastenings • Require owner id. and markings • Prohibit use of poison, drugs chemicals for taking lobsters • Prohibit the use of spears, hooks, explosives or similar devises for taking lobsters • Illegal to pull other persons traps without owners permission SPINY LOBSTER REGULATIONS IN THE US CARIBBEAN Puerto Rico and USVI Regulations

  15. SL 3.5” USVI, PR, EEZ, IMPORT SIZE SPINY LOBSTER REGULATIONS IN THE US CARIBBEAN

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