BULLETIN BOARD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Date: Monday, 24 October 2005

Contact: Ruth Smith

Direct line: 345-244-1763

Tel: (345) 949-8092

Fax: (345) 949-5936, 946-0664

E-mail address: Ruth.Smith@Gov.KY

Official Government Website: www.gov.ky

 

Conch/Whelk Season Reminder

 

The Department of Environment is reminding the public of the parameters for the conch and

whelk season, which begins simultaneously on 1 November and closes on 30 April.

The catch limits for each are:

♦ 5 conch per person or 10 conch per boat, whichever is less;

♦ Two-and-a-half gallons whelk in the shell or two-and-a-half pounds (processed) taken from Cayman waters in any one day.

It is also important to note that purchase restrictions state no one may purchase or receive more than five conch from Cayman waters in any one day.

 

For more information on the Marine Conservation Laws and seasonal restrictions, please

call 949-8469.

(GIS)