Sea Turtle Fishery Open 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development informs the general public that the Sea Turtle Fishery opens from Wednesday, October 1 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 both days inclusive.
To better regulate and manage the fishery during the open period, special conditions have been implemented for traditional and registered fishers to engage in fishery activities at authorized designated areas.
Fishers and the general public are hereby urged to observe and comply with all regulations stipulated under Section 33 of the Fisheries Act Cap 7.15. Contravention of these conditions may result in a maximum fine of five thousand dollars (EC$5000).
Further, the Department urges the cooperation of the public to report anyone or establishment contravening the regulations to the Marine Police, District Police Stations, Praedial Larceny Unit or the Department of Fisheries. The Department will continue to monitor activities island-wide to obtain information on sea turtles captured during the period and will work with the enforcement agencies to ensure all conditions are adhered to.
For additional information on Sea Turtles or other marine related matters, please contact the Department of Fisheries at telephone number 468-4135, 468-4143.       

For more information:
Amanda-Faye Clarke
Information Officer
Information Dissemination and Communication Management Unit
Tel: (758) 468-4150 or (758) 719-9009