AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard.
Tribune Freeport Reporter
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GRAND Bahama fishermen and vendors yesterday rejected arguments for a closed conch season, telling The Tribune such a move would seriously impact their livelihood.
As debate continues about declining numbers, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard revealed this week a national survey is being conducted among stakeholders for a closed conch season to protect stocks. Mr Pintard said a decision would be made after the government canvasses all stakeholders.
In Grand Bahama, conch vendors and divers sell conch every day at the fish and vegetable market, near the International Bazaar.
Many of them yesterday were opposed to the idea of a closed conch season. “I do not support a closed conch season because diving and selling conch is our livelihood, said Nado Forbes. Read more >>