Sea Egg Fishery Closed

ST. LUCIA: The fishery had previously been closed for six years due to low populations.
The Department of Fisheries wishes to remind and advise the general public that the sea egg fishery is currently closed.
In accordance with Section 36 of the Fisheries Regulations Cap (7.15), when the sea egg fishery is closed, no one shall disturb, damage, take from the fishery waters, have in his or her possession, purchase, expose for sale, or sell any sea egg.
The department has received several reports of illegal harvesting of sea eggs and strongly urges members of the public to desist from purchasing sea eggs during the closed period.
The last open sea egg fishery period was in Oct. 2015 for seven days. The fishery had previously been closed for six years due to low populations. It is therefore imperative that regulations governing the sea egg fishery be upheld in order to allow for the stock to replenish before the fishery can be reopened.
Anyone who contravenes the sea egg regulations can be liable to a maximum fine of EC$5000 for each offence.
For additional information contact the Department of Fisheries at 758.468.4143/4141 or call the nearest police station to report illegal activity.