The Department of Fisheries announced yesterday that the catching, processing and sale of fresh grouper will be prohibited next month and from December 16, 2004 to February 16, 2005 bringing an end to years of lobbying by environmental groups for the establishment of a closed season for catching the popular fish.
And the department also advised that waters surrounding the High Cay, off Andros, will be designated a “protected area” from December 18 to March 31, 2004.
Source: Rupert Missick, The Tribune
