Caribbean Fish Council Meeting: Open to Public Yawns
Published Date: 3/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council is holding its 186th public meeting on April 22-23, 2025, both in person at St. Croix and online. Fishers, local businesses, and anyone interested in Caribbean fishing rules should tune in as the Council discusses important updates and decisions that could affect fishing practices and local economies. The meeting includes a closed session on personnel and offers multiple ways to join, making it easy for everyone to participate.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Rainbow Runner Reclassified as Pelagic
If you fish commercially in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean Fishery Management Council will take final action on Amendment 4 to reclassify the rainbow runner as a pelagic fish on April 22, 2025. The agenda lists this item as ‘Final Action’ during the April 22 session.
Hybrid Meeting and Public Comment Access
The Council's 186th meeting on April 22–23, 2025 is a public hybrid meeting allowing in-person attendance at The Buccaneer Hotel (St. Croix) and virtual participation via Zoom and GoToMeeting, with multiple phone dial‑in numbers. The agenda includes public comment periods (five-minute presentations) on April 22 and April 23.
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