By Zoila Palma: The Belize Fisheries Department is informing all fishers and the public that, in accordance with Statutory Instrument No. 54 of 2012, Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, has declared the Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) fishery closed at the close of business on April 6, 2026.
“This is necessary due to the realization of the Queen Conch Production Quota for the 2025-2026 fishing season,” the Fisheries Department said.
The fishing community is advised that all conch fishing activities shall cease as of this date until the opening of the next fishing season on October 1, 2026.
The Belize Fisheries Department further advises all establishments and the public to use, consume, and dispose of all Queen Conch meat in their possession on or before April 6, 2026. Any person or establishment found in possession of Queen Conch after April 6, 2026, will be charged and prosecuted in a court of law in accordance with the Fisheries Regulations.
The Fisheries Department advises the public to report any illegal fisheries activity by calling telephone number 224-4552
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By Zoila Palma: The Belize Fisheries Department is informing all fishers and the public that, in accordance with Statutory Instrument No. 54 of 2012, Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, has declared the Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) fishery closed at the close of business on April 6, 2026. “This is necessary due
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