Bahamas Fishing Rules & Regualtions



			Friends of the Environment Abaco, Bahamas

	Bahamas Fishing Rule and Regulations

					On 3 March 1986, the Bahamian Government put into effect The Fisheries Resources Jurisdiction and Conservation Regulations to manage of the fishery resources of the Bahamas, These regulations provide for the sustainable harvesting of specific marine resources within the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. In addition the regulations prohibit the taking of Coral and provides for environmentally sustainable use of harvesting methods. The harvesting of the following marine species is restricted as set by the regulations and enforced by the Department of Fisheries. Crawfish (Panulirus argus ) Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) Rockfish (Mycteroperca bonaci) Stone Crab (Menippe Mercenaria) Bonefish (Albula vulpes) Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) Permits and Licenses are required for most "fishing" activities. These can be viewed at the following Website or by contacting the Department of Fisheries directly at the address below.

Crawfish A Valuable Bahamian Resource Explaining laws governing Crawfish, economic importance, methods of fishing, habitats and it's evolution The Department of Fisheries East Bay Street P. O. Box N-3028 Nassau, New Providence The Bahamas (242) 393-1777 FAX (242) 393-0238 EMail fisheries@batelnet.bs
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Fisheries Rules and Regulations Explaining the management of the fisheries, laws, prohibitions and penalties regarding fishing in the Bahamas. The Department of Fisheries East Bay Street P. O. Box N-3028 Nassau, New Providence The Bahamas (242) 393-1777 FAX (242) 393-0238 EMail fisheries@batelnet.bs
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