š¦ Lobster season opens in the Cayman Islands
š Season to run until end of February, with strict catch limits in place
The lobster season in the Cayman Islands has officially begun, marking the end of the hurricane season and the start of December. The season will run until 29 February, with an extra day added due to the leap year in 2024. š
However, the local lobster population remains under threat, and strict catch limits have been put in place to protect the species. Each person is allowed to catch a maximum of three lobsters per day, or six lobsters per boat if there are two or more people on board. The lobsters must also be of a certain size, with only spiny lobsters with a minimum tail size of 6 inches allowed to be taken. Overfishing is prohibited, with no one allowed to take or possess more than three lobsters from Cayman waters. š¦
The Department of the Environment has urged the public to respect the Marine Park rules to ensure the sustainability of the lobster population. They have also launched the 'CaymanDoE' app, which provides instant access to the Marine Park boundaries and rules. This initiative aims to ensure that everyone can continue to dive for conch and lobster for generations to come. š
