environment
February 28, 2026
Ensuring Sustainability of Caribbean Lobster
The Sandinista Government, advancing on paths of progress, reaffirms its commitment to the responsible use of marine resources.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua enforces a Caribbean lobster fishing ban from March 1 to June 30.
- The ban aims to protect the lobster during its reproductive period and prevent overexploitation.
- Veda committees have been established in Corn Island, Bluefields, and Bilwi.
- Industrial and artisanal vessels must remove their traps from fishing grounds.
- Inspectors will monitor compliance with the ban and related laws.
- Nicaragua is collaborating with eight other regional countries on this conservation measure.