Lobster season closes on Sunday until 30 Nov., the Department of Environment is reminding the public.
Under the National Conservation Law, no one may take lobster from Cayman waters, or purchase, receive or possess lobster taken from Cayman waters between 1 March and the end of November.
“The closed seasons for various protected species, including lobster, are set to allow these creatures a chance to repopulate in the wild,” the DoE said in a statement.
Anyone convicted of illegally removing protected marine species from local waters faces up to four years’ imprisonment and/or up to $500,000 in fines.
The DoE is also reminding residents and visitors that the closed season for Nassau grouper continues during their spawning season through 30 April and that the penalties for illegal take or possession are the same for that species.
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