Caribbean Fishery Management Council, Conserving, Restoring and Managing the United States Caribbean Fishery Resources, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands

Meetings 129th Caribbean Fishery Management Council Regular Meeting- December, 2008 - St. Thomas, USVI What's New? Do you have a question or  want to send a comment? Outreach and Education  Habitat & Ecosystem Fishery Management Plans for the U.S. Caribbean CFMC Video  Windows ,  Quicktime   Navassa Island DPV Survey, November 2004- Video   Help keep the reef - Ayuda a mantener el arrecife (English - Spanish)   Guide to enjoying your USVI vacation - Appropriate souvenirs (English - Spanish) Lionfish invasion into the western Atlantic and Caribbean  Lionfish: One of the more well known exotic species in the western Atlantic, the red lionfish (Pterois volitans) has been seen from New York to Bermuda to Florida. This picture was taken in Florida by REEF member Joe Froelich. Lionfish Diver Flyer! Lionfish Fisher Flyer! (Lionfish Flyer)  Pez León - Boletín en ESPAÑOL Invasive Species. The Lionfish Invasion!  How many other invasive fish species have established themselves along our coasts without being recognized?  What effects are they having on the nation's resources? Southeast Fishery Bulletin - Spiny Lobster Minimum Import Size: Seeking Public Comment - Comment Period Ends August 11, 2008 NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries Service) is seeking public comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)/Amendment 4 to the Spiny Lobster Fishery Management Plan of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Amendment 8 to the Spiny Lobster Fishery Management Plan of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic to evaluate the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils’ proposal to establish a regulatory program to protect spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) and enhance enforcement of that program. The Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of the DEIS on June 27, 2008 (73 FR 36504). Electronic copies of the DEIS may be obtained from the NOAA Fisheries Service Web site at http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sf/SpinyLobsterAmendment.htm   Bulletin - Notice of New Observer Program for the South Atlantic Shrimp Fishery  Guide to Regulations and Biology  for Law Enforcement Officers in Puerto Rico  Presentations given at the Recreational Fishers Workshop - February 12, 2008  PR DNER - Guide for recreational fishers, to request a copy ($) "Guia informativa para la pesca Recreativa en Puerto Rico" Attention!  Pleasure Boat Operators - Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Fishing Regulations  and amendments.  USVI Fisher Info. Booklet - July 2004 Disclaimer