Sustainable Fisheries in the Caribbean

Elkhorn coral

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Caribbean Council) develops management measures through fishery management plans (FMP) for the reef fish, queen conch, spiny lobster, and coral fisheries in federal waters.  Caribbean Branch staff provides guidance to the Caribbean Council and the general public on fisheries management; assesses the environmental impacts of proposed management measures; educates the public on fishery management issues; gives technical assistance and advice in preparing FMPs; and coordinates public review and comments during the development of regulations.

• Reef Fish
• Spiny Lobster
• Queen Conch
• Corals and Reef Associated Plants and Invertebrates

Island-based

• Puerto Rico 
• St.Croix
• St.Thomas/St. John

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  Fishing Resources

• Sign up to receive Fishery Bulletins
• Opt-in to receive fishery-related alerts via text, standard message & data rates may apply. To receive important fishery related alerts via text message, including immediate fishery openings and closures, and significant changes to fishing regulations that happen quickly, opt-in for one or more of the following groups. Standard message & data rates may apply. You may opt-out at any time. 
  • Caribbean Fisheries Related Alerts
    • Text CARIBFISH to 888777
• Fishing Seasons and Closures
• Letters of Acknowledgment and Exempted Fishing Permits
• Maps and GIS Data
• Status of Fisheries
• Contact us