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Hotel and Restaurant Lobster Training 2015
By : Department of Fisheries
Overview of the Lobster Fishery
Spiny Lobster is an important fisheries component and the single most valuable
fisheries specie in many of the islands of the Caribbean (including St. Lucia).
In Saint Lucia, the lobster fishery is very important:
provides employment for many fishers, particularly during the low season
provides a seafood of choice for local hotels and restaurants
Red Banded Lobster
Slipper Lobster “Sapat”
Four Lobster Species
Spiny Lobster “Homa”
Spotted Lobster“Gwi Gwi”
Most common
Lobster Landing and ValueYear Weight (tons) Ex-Vessel Price
2004 10.6 $416,532.71
2005 15.34 $593,301.28
2006 9.36 $381,695.90
2007 12.66 $497,728.27
2008 12.64 491,049.15
2009 9.63 389,093.96
2010 19.2 $770,149.84
2011 24.08 $984,989.85
2012 28.15 $1,178,063.94
2013 30.70 1248580.80
2014 25.39 1001479.66 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20140
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
10.6
15.34
9.36000000000001
12.66 12.64
9.63
19.2
24.08
28.15
30.6973374545455
25.3901690454545
Weight in(tons)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20140.00
200,000.00
400,000.00
600,000.00
800,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,200,000.00
1,400,000.00Value
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20140
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
10.6
15.34
9.36000000000001
12.66 12.64
9.63
19.2
24.08
28.15
30.6973374545455
25.3901690454545
Weight in(tons)
Lobster Season
CLOSED SEASON March 1 – August 1
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
OPEN SEASON August 2- Feb 29
Why should we respect Lobster OPEN and CLOSE Seasons?
To ensure that the stock is sustainably maintained
for livelihood, food security and ecosystem
purposes
Know the LAWAccording to Section 32 of the Fisheries
Regulations Cap 7.15 when the fishery is CLOSED
“it is illegal to fish for, remove from the fishery waters, give, or at any time have in his or her
possession, expose for sale, sell or purchase any lobsters or any part of the lobster when the
fishery is CLOSED”.
It is illegal to harm or at any time have in one’s possession:
any lobster that is undersized any lobster carrying eggs any lobster which is moulting Sell any lobster that has been speared or
hooked Remove eggs from a lobster
What Purchasers NEED to KNOWduring lobster Open and Closed Season
Your actions would ensure a sustained and productive
lobster fishery.
CLOSED SEASON MARCH 1 to AUGUST 1
Establishments engaged in the sale and trade of lobsters shall:
Declare all lobster stocks to the DOF by the last day of the open season
Utilize all lobsters within one month BEFORE close season
IMPORTANT!! Conditions for the importation of Lobster
MUST be approved by DOF
Conditions for Importation
• Lobsters must be landed whole • Species name must be stated on the label
(cannot be the Caribbean spiny lobster ) • Must be served whole (during the closed
season) • Caribbean Spiny Lobster should NOT be
advertised for sale (e.g. Northern Atlantic , American Lobster)
OPEN SEASON AUGUST 2 to FEBRUARY 29
DO NOT Purchase Lobsters
• That have Eggs
• That are moutling • With a carapace length
less that 9.5cm • Have signs of it being
hooked or spared.
• Outside Closed Season
Importation of Lobsters
• Lobsters imported whole, MUST be 9.5cm or MORE.
• Permission must be sought from the DOF BEFORE importation of Lobsters.
• Not advised however, if imported lobster TAIL must be 12 oz or 340g or MORE.
How to Measure
What you need:– Caliper– Ruler
LOBSTER FISHERY OPEN
Lobster with eggs (Berried Lobster)
Lobster with soft shell (molting lobster)
DON’TCatch, Purchase
or Sell illegal lobsters
DOMeasure and
Inspect lobsters to make sure they are legal
Carapace measures less than 9 ½ cm
Carapace measures 9 ½ cm or more
Only catch, purchase, and sell lobsters
August 2nd to February 29th
Release illegal lobsters
August 2nd 2015 to February 29th 2016
Contact the Department of Fisheries at Tel. 468 – 4143/ 4147 for more information
9 cm
Have you declared?
A healthy lobster fishery depends on…making informed decisons
For wise management, WE must each play our part:
lobster fishers, cooperatives, purchasers, the DOF & law enforcement officers
THANK YOU !!! QUESTIONS?
By : Department of Fisheries