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Venezuela blue crab fishing season
Overview
The blue crab fishing season in Lake Maracaibo, Zulia state, has commenced with the Venezuelan government seeking certification from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to facilitate exports to the U.S. market. Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Juan Carlos Loyo confirmed that technical files have been submitted to validate the activity, which involves thousands of fishermen and vessels.
Authorities have indicated that a new organizational scheme based on scientific studies and strict environmental regulations will be implemented to ensure sustainability. Following the biological protection period, which runs annually from August 15 to October 15, the Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (INSOPESCA) announced the end of the closed season. Fishing in the Lake Maracaibo and Gulf of Venezuela regions must now adhere to specific technical parameters, such as minimum carapace widths and restrictions on nets, while certain zones remain under total capture prohibition to protect reproductive biomass.
Entities
INSOPESCA · Conapesca · Luis Armando Díaz · Luis Caldera · Lake Maracaibo
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesFisheries updates: Blue crab season ends in Venezuela and Mexico calls for more funding
Fisheries updates include the end of the blue crab closed season in Venezuela and calls for increased budget allocations for Mexico's fishing sector to ensure food sovereignty.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesZulia begins blue crab fishing season aiming for U.S. exports
Venezuela has started the blue crab fishing season in Zulia, seeking U.S. NOAA certification to enable exports from Lake Maracaibo, a move expected to support thousands of jobs and regional economic growth.
Sources
insopesca.gob.ve · noticias24hrs.com.ve · primicia.com.ve · tallapolitica.com.mx