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strombus gigas
Business & Economy
Queen Conch Season officially opens in Belize
Amid a world health crisis, Belizeans have one thing to be happy about as of Friday, October 1st. It is not Halloween, but one of the most anticipated seasons of the year the opening of the Strombus Gigas or commonly known as the Queen Conch. It is one of the main seafood staples in the country and a leading export product. The season will remain open until June 30, 2022, or until the yearly set production quota is met.
Conservation
The Queen Conch Season is officially open; illegal conch fishing continues to be a challenge
As of October 1st, conch season opens & runs for approximately 7 months or until conch quota set for that period has been met, which ever comes first.
Business & Economy
2017-2018 Queen Conch Fishing Quota is Set
To preserve the marine species Queen Conch (Strombus Gigas) the Belize Fisheries Department (BFD) has come up with 884,092 pounds as the Total Allowable Catch for the 2017-2018 season.
Business & Economy
Conch Season officially opens
Conch represents a significant source of revenue for traditional fishermen on Ambergris Caye and across the country, which generates millions of dollars to the Belizean economy.
Environment
Queen Conch season is closed
The last day to consume the Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) will be on Friday, June 24, 2016.
Business & Economy
2015 Conch Season is open!
The 2015/2016 regular conch season of the Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) officially opened as of Thursday, October 1st in Belize. Conch harvesting generates over...
Conservation
Queen Conch Season closes one month early
The Queen Conch (Strombus Gigas) fishing season has come to a close a month early. As of Monday, June 1st no one will be...
Business & Economy
Belize’s SGA proposes the complete use of the conch at regional conference
Over a million pounds of Queen Conch (Scientifically known as Strombus gigas) was harvested in 2013, and a similar amount is expected to be...
