By Zoila Palma: Today, the Fisheries Department informed all fishers that, in accordance with the Fisheries Resources Act and Statutory Instrument No.108 of 2022, the Florida Stone Crab (Menippe mercenaria) fishing season is declared closed from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Any person or establishment found in possession of the stone crab during the closed season will be prosecuted in accordance with the Fisheries Resources Act No.7 of 2020.
The Fisheries Department advises the public to report any illegal fisheries activity by calling the telephone number 224-4552 or by emailing Fisheries_department@fisheries.gov.bz
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By Zoila Palma: Today, the Fisheries Department informed all fishers that, in accordance with the Fisheries Resources Act and Statutory Instrument No.108 of 2022, the Florida Stone Crab (Menippe mercenaria) fishing season is declared closed from July 1 to September 30, 2026. Any person or establishment found in possession of the stone crab during the
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