The annual ban on lobster fishing and sales, effective from March 1 to June 30, has been reinstated across the Dominican Republic and neighboring countries in the Caribbean and Central America. This longstanding prohibition, in force for fifteen years, extends beyond the mere harvesting of lobsters, encompassing their processing, distribution, bulk possession, and commercialization. Consequently, […]
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Annual Lobster ban is in effect… Here’s why you should NOT eat or buy lobster until June 30th
The Dominican Republic, together with other countries from the Caribbean and Central America has banned its residents and visitors from fishing and selling lobsters – from the 1st of March to the 30th of June. This is why when you’re next out on your boat, at the beach, or in a restaurant – resist treating […]
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SAY NO TO LOBSTER!
The annual lobster ban is officially underway! Craving the savory sea critter? Well you’re going to have to wait until June 30th! From March until June it is mating and reproduction season for Caribbean lobster. Eight years ago, in 2010, the ban was placed on these crustaceans during their breeding season because of over fishing […]
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Annual Lobster ban is in effect… Say NO to lobster consumption or capture!
It’s that time of the year again… The Dominican Republic, together with other countries from the Caribbean and Central America has banned its residents and visitors from fishing and selling lobsters – from the 1st of March to the 30th of June! Which is why when you’re next out on your boat, at the beach, or […]
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Do you like lobsters? WE DO! Here’s why you should NOT eat or buy lobster until June 30
Do you love lobster? We do as well; however, for the time being we need to say “NO” to consuming local lobsters. We are in the middle of a lobster-ban in the Dominican Republic. The ban on its FISHING and PROCESSING in the Caribbean is from March 1st to June 30th. Even though it is […]