FISHERIES OFFICER SPEAKS ABOUT IMPORTANCE OF CLOSED SEASON FOR MARINE SPECIES

The closed season for marine species is important for their reproduction.
That’s the reminder this evening from Fisheries Officer Trevor Joseph.

As a result, there are selected time periods each year where specific marine species are off limit for fisherfolk and consumers.

It is illegal to harm, take, or have in possession these marine species and July 1 began closed season for the Queen Conch.
Joseph explains the repercussions if anyone is caught with any marine species in the closed season.

He adds the risks for Fishers and/or sellers are much greater because they can lose their license to fish and/or sell as well as be fined $50,000 or serve time in prison.
The closed season ends August 31.