NEWS RELEASE: CONCH SEASON TO RESUME 15 OCTOBER 2015

 You are reminded of the following restrictions: 

• Conch shells: size restriction of a minimum of 7 inches; export of 4 or more shells requires a CITES permit applied for through DEMA; and
• Conch meat: when removed from the shell, of a total weight of 8 ounces after the removal of the digestive gland.

Please contact the department for clarifications pertaining to the above matter at Tel. 338-4170 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please also visit our website to familiarise yourself with the Fisheries Protection Ordinance, http://www.gov.tc/dema