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FISHING CALENDAR


Fisheries Regulations, NOAA Fisheries

Summary Federal Fishing Regulations Guidelines for PR and USVI


DNER, PR - Department of Natural and Environmental Resources of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Fishing Regulations

DPNR, USVI - Department of Planning and Natural Resources, USVI

USVI Fishing Regulations

Division of Fish and Wildlife Bureau Of Fisheries


Caribbean Fishing Seasons and Closures 

Closed Area Coordinates

Commercial Landings

Recreational Landings and Annual Catch Limits

Status of Fishery Stocks

Contact the Caribbean Branch

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Policy Directive System (PDS)


Magnuson-Stevens Act - amended 2007

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50 CFR PART 622
- Fisheries Regulations, NOAA Fisheries

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Common Names of Fishes in Puerto Rico/Nombres Vulgares de Peces en Puerto Rico

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Caribbean Fishery Management Council
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Department of Commerce

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Council's Members and Designees

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council has seven (7) voting members and three (3) non-voting members.

Four voting members are appointed by the US Secretary of Commerce pursuant to Section 302, Subsections (b) (1) (C), (b) (2) and (b) (3).  At least one shall be appointed from each State.  The remaining voting members shall be: the principal State official or designee with marine fishery management responsibilities and expertise in each of the two constituent states, as appointed by the Governor of the State; the Regional Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service for the Southeast Region or designee.

The three non-voting members shall be those established in Section 302, Subsections (c) (1) (A), (B) and (D), of the Act which include: the Southeast Regional Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service or designee; the Commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District or designee; and a representative of the US Department of State or designee.  The designees represent the principal State Officials, the Regional Directors, and the non-voting members in their absence.

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