The Department of Environment & Maritime Affairs (DEMA) would like to remind all fishing interests that the last day of the lobster season is Thursday, 31 March, 2016. No lobster can be caught, landed or sold after midnight. As a reminder, please note that failure to comply with the closed season will result in prosecution in court under Section 3, Part 1(12) of the Fisheries Protection Regulations.
During the closed season, it is illegal for fishermen to land or trade in lobsters and for restaurants and hotels to serve lobsters. DEMA therefore urges all fishing interests to ensure that they have NO lobsters in their possession at the end of the season. Please also be reminded that in the remaining days of the season, berried lobsters (or lobsters with eggs) MUST be returned to the water.
DEMA appeals to citizens, residents and visitors in the Turks & Caicos Islands, to uphold the Fisheries Regulations, and urges all responsible citizens to call DEMA at 338 4170 or