Tag:
illegal fishing
Environment
Five Men Charged for Illegal Activities within a Wildlife Sanctuary
The public was advised on April 2, 2020, of the closure of all protected areas to visitors and the public for the duration of the state of emergency. There remained, however, the duty of safeguarding all assets and resources from potential illegal activities and vandalism/theft of physical and natural assets on the sites.
As a result of enforcement activities, on April 24, 2020, Jose Angel Maravilla, Juaquin Ico, Florencio Choc, Elsueio Cho and Alfus Edwards, all of San Roman Village in the Stann Creek District were charged for the offenses of:
1) Illegal Entry into a Wildlife Sanctuary
2) Illegal Hunting within a Wildlife Sanctuary and
3) Illegal Fishing within a Wildlife Sanctuary.
Community and Society
Illegal fisheries: green cards for five countries, but red card for Sri Lanka
European Commission
Press release
Brussels, 14 October 2014
In its fight against illegal fishing activities worldwide, the European Commission has today proposed to ban imports of fisheries...
Community and Society
Not guilty verdict for five locals caught in Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Five residents of San Pedro Town were found not guilty on Thursday July 11th before Magistrate Sherigne Rodriguez after they were charged on the...
Environment
Queen Conch Fishing Season Closed from May 23 – October 1
The Queen Conch fishing season is officially over as of Thursday, May 23, 2013. Restaurants have until May 31 to consume/dispose of the conch they have in their possession.
Environment
Local tour guides caught fishing inside the Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Roan Gonzalez, Michel Kuhn, Guillermo Valdez, Melvin Montesino and a 13 yr old minor caught fishing illegally in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Crime & Violence
Illegal Slaughter of Protected Sports Fish Documented
Disturbing evidence has surfaced with regards to illegal fishing of protected species in the area of Los Salones, Ambergris Caye
