Ecuador: Red crab ban begins in February

Published Jan 31, 2022

Tridge summary

Ecuador is implementing a two-month ban on the capture, transportation, processing, possession, and commercialization of the red crab from February 1 to March 2, in an effort to protect the crab's reproductive phase. This ban is part of the Organic Law for the Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries, which establishes both reproductive and silent season closures for crustaceans. Violations of the ban could result in varying penalties, ranging from minor fishing offenses to more serious infractions.
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The capture, transportation, processing, possession and commercialization of the red crab will be prohibited from February 1, 2022 to March 2. The ban comes with the aim of preserving its reproductive phase in Ecuador. The crab ban is established for a period determined by the competent authorities, according to the Organic Law for the Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries. There are two types of closed season: reproductive and silent. The stage that the crustacean will go through will be the first, so periods were established in the pre-courtship and copulation seasons of the species. With the prohibition of their capture and consumption, they are allowed to reproduce normally, guaranteeing their survival. The aforementioned Law states that the sanctions for disrespecting the ban will depend on the seriousness of the infraction. For example, not reporting ...
Source: Expreso

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