International trade · 20/01/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
U.S. Proposes Extended Queen Conch Seasonal Closure and Fishing Ban in Caribbean
Summary
The U.S. government has proposed a rule to address overfishing of Caribbean queen conch in the U.S. Caribbean, extending the seasonal closure from 3 months to 5 months and prohibiting fishing in certain areas.