Topic: whelk
Cayman’s conch and whelk season opens with a call for care
If we all respect the limits, conch and whelk will remain part of Cayman’s story; on our reefs and in our kitchens, for generations to come.
Concern over Cayman’s soldier crabs living in plastic waste
Hermit crabs that are still able to find a real shell to live in most frequently select a whelk shell for their home.
Conch, whelk season closes until November
Anyone possessing, attempting to sell or attempting to buy locally caught conch or whelks during the closed seasons will face prosecution under the National Conservation Law, according to the Department of Environment.
Conch and whelk season opens
Thursday, Nov. 1, is the official opening of conch and whelk season in the Cayman Islands. The season has been closed for the past seven months.
Police make arrests for whelk poaching, ganja
A man and woman were arrested at Kaibo Public Beach Thursday for allegedly taking marine life from a marine park out of season.
Conch, whelk, lobster and game bird seasons close
The Department of Environment is reminding the public that the season for taking conch, whelk, lobster or game birds is now closed.
Lobster season closes
Cayman’s annual three-month lobster season ended Wednesday, Feb. 28. The closed season runs from March 1 to Nov. 30.
Conch, whelk season opens in Cayman waters
Conch and whelk season opens Nov. 1 in the Cayman Islands. Those interested in fishing these marine gastropods should adhere to legal limits to avoid poaching, the Department of Environment advised.
