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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.

Original source language: Federal Register — Department of CommerceOpen original release →

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