Support the Conch Ban

Pink Conch (Lobatus Gigas)  is currently  under a ban on harvesting in the State of Quintana Roo.  In January 30, 2009 a  10 year ban on harvesting went into place.  After several feasibility studies the state of Quintana Roo its been determined that with regulation conch can be harvested – during it’s season –  in a sustainable manner. Due to it’s culinary popularity, overfishing and sand extraction, the species was in serious danger of extinction.

It is NOT currently in Season.  Even with the proper permits, conch can not be harvested throughout February and from May 1 to November 30 and While several island restaurants continue to serve conch, it’s important to note, that Belizean conch is imported into Quintana Roo, which means that as long as the conch came from Belize – the embargo isn’t broken. 

Speculation and rumors surround reports of locally caught Pink Conch that is being sold under the auspices of being imported.  Obviously, the most environmentally friendly thing to do is to forego eating conch until the population has had a chance to rebound.

Fines for harvesting conch when it’s out of season are severe.  They include a fine that ranges from 100 – 1000 minimum wage days of labor to six months in prison. 

If you’re insistent on eating conch here locally, please check and make sure that it was, in fact, purchased from Belize, and not poached from the area, at least until the situation has been properly evaluated.

If you happen to see poachers, or individuals removing other forms of protected species please alert the Marine Park Authorities.

Apoyen la veda de caracol

En la actualidad la extracción en el Estado de Quintana Roo el caracol rosa (Lobatus Gigas) está en veda. Esta veda de 10 años comenzó en Enero 30, 2009. Después de diversos estudios de factibilidad realizados en Quintana Roo se determinó que durante esta temporada con la reglamentación es posible extraer caracol de manera sustentable. Debido a su popularidad culinaria, la captura indiscriminada y la extracción de arena, la especie se vio en un serio peligro de extinción.

“Conch Laying Eggcase” Photo Courtesy of Marc Volkman

NO es temporada. Incluso con los permisos correspondientes, durante Febrero y de Mayo 1º a Noviembre 31 no se puede cosechar caracol; y en tanto diversos restaurantes de la Isla continúan sirviéndolo, es importante indicar que se importa caracol beliceño a Quintana Roo, lo que significa que mientras el caracol venga de Belice, no se infringe la veda.

Hay especulaciones y rumores alrededor del hecho que el caracol rosa capturado se vende bajo la apariencia de ser importado. Claro está que la cosa más responsable ambientalmente que puede hacerse es no consumir caracol hasta que la población haya tenido la oportunidad de recuperarse.

Las multas por extraer caracol son severas. Estas mulas van de 100 a 1000 salarios mínimos y hasta seis meses de prisión.   

Si usted insiste en comer caracol localmente, por favor cerciórese que fue comprado en Belice y no cazado furtivamente en el área; al menos hasta que la situación se evaluado de forma adecuada.  

Si llega a ver cazadores furtivos o personas retirando otras especies protegidas, por favor alerte a las autoridades del Parque Marino.  

Laura Wilkinson
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1 Comment
  1. Dennis DeSouza 6 years ago

    It’s great to hear the island is conserving it’s natural resources for the future thru a great bunch of residents.
    Keep up the good work.

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