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Green Turtles No Longer on Endangered List
M.A. Dworkin Caribbean Sea - Green Turtle populations have recovered so successfully that their official status has been downgraded from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Least Concern’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) have declined in numbers by between 48 to 67 per cent over the last 200 years, largely due to human influences such as fisheries bycatch, loss and degradation of nesting sites and
Seasonal Fishing Closures
St. Croix Times Staff USVI - Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) reminds the public of the annual 3-month seasonal closure for the following Snapper species: Black Snapper (Apsilus dentatus) Silk Snapper (Lutjanus vivanus) Vermillion Snapper (Rhomboplites) Blackfin Snapper (Lutjanus buccanella) As mandated by 50 CFR 622.435(A)(1)(iii) and Virgin Islands Rules and Regulations (V.I.R.R.), Title 12, Chapter 9A 316-13 $ 31
DPNR Launches Controversial New Fishing License System
M.A. Dworkin USVI - Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) and the Division of Fish...
“Threatened” Green Sea Turtle Shot with Spear Gun
St. Croix Times Staff St. Croix - A Green Sea Turtle which is considered “Threatened” due to human and natural impacts was...
Bryan Looks to Grow Marine Tourism
St. Croix Times Staff Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met recently with the leadership of the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Yacht...
Seasonal Closures: Queen Conch, Whelk, Mutton & Lane Snapper
St. Croix Times Staff USVI - Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) reminds the...
Lionfish Derby: A Kill that Saves Coral Life
M.A. Dworkin The only way to save the planet is to fight and win one battle at a time. No matter how small, no matter how inconsequential...
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Killed by Careless Boater
A critically endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle was killed recently by a careless boater off of Honeymoon Beach, Water Island.
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