Fisheries Management in the US Caribbean Timeline Summary

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Timeline summary of regulations related to the Fisheries Management Plans in the US Caribbean by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council, including area closures, trap regulations, historical fishing laws, and commercial license moratoria. The content details specific regulations, closures, and data collection efforts spanning from the early 1930s to the early 2000s.

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Fisheries Management in the US Caribbean Graciela Garc a-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) Following slides are presented by FMP Refer to SEDAR SP3-08 document for years of implementation and complete summary

AREACLOSURES EEZ/PR/STX, EEZ/PR, USVI SEASONS Area closures EEZ/PR/STX EEZ/PR USVI seasons

TRAP REGULATIONS

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.

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

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

2001 USVI Commercial License moratoria 1998 PR Fishing Law

QC CLOSED EEZ 2005, 6 MONTH CLOSURE ST CROIX 2007 Biostatistical data collection PR TRAP REGULATIONS AREACLOSURES 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 1998 PR Fishing Law biostatistical data 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.

QC CLOSED EEZ 2005, 6 MONTH CLOSURE ST CROIX 2007 Biostatistical data collection PR TRAP REGULATIONS AREACLOSURES 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 1998 PR Fishing Law biostatistical data 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.

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

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

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

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