From August 15, a ban on catching crayfish comes into effect in Ukraine

Published 2023년 8월 15일

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From August 15 to September 30, a ban on crayfish fishing has been implemented across all reservoirs in Ukraine to protect the creatures during their vulnerable second molting phase. The ban also applies in the Dnipro-Buzka estuary system from August 10 to September 20. Violators of the ban can face administrative fines and criminal liability, as well as having to pay damages for each crayfish caught.

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KYIV. August 15. UNN. As of today, August 15, a ban on crayfish fishing will come into force on all reservoirs of Ukraine. UNN reports this with reference to the State Agency for Reclamation and Fisheries of Ukraine. Details In connection with the second molting of crayfish, it is prohibited to catch them in all inland fishing water bodies of Ukraine from August 15 to September 30 of this year, inclusive. "The main purpose of the ban is to protect arthropods during their second molt, when they are most vulnerable. The period of formation and strengthening of the new shell can last from one to one and a half months. It is at this time that the ban on crayfish fishing is in effect," the State Agency noted. In the Dnipro-Buzka estuary system, the ban on crayfish fishing began on August 10 and will last until September 20, inclusive. Additionally The ...

Source: Unn