The open season for lobster catching begins on 1 December and runs until 28 February 2009.
The Department of Environment is reminding the public of the need to comply with the following laws during the period:
Only spiny lobster (P. argus) may be taken.
The daily catch limit is three lobsters per person or six per boat, whichever is less.
The minimum tail size of caught lobsters is six inches.
Lobsters may not be taken from marine protected areas or while scuba diving at anytime from Cayman waters.
Lobsters may not be taken in depths less than 20ft with the use of spear-guns (which includes hook-sticks, pole spears, and other such impaling devices; and must be licensed by the Marine Conservation Board).
In addition, violation of any of the marine park regulations and conservation laws attracts a maximum penalty of CI$500,000 and one year in prison. Upon conviction, any vessel and equipment used in obtaining the illegal catch may also be forfeited.
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