Notice of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on harvesting of sea urchins. Country/Territory Saint Lucia Document type Miscellaneous Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Aquatic animals Fishing gear/fishing method Size Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries authorizes a five day island-wide harvesting of white sea urchins (sea eggs). To ensure that the sea egg population is not over harvested, and that juveniles (young sea eggs) remain for the benefit of future harvests, all harvesters are required to adhere to the conditions set out in this Notice. Conditions concern size, use of gear, burying of shells and permit for exportation of urchins harvested. No one is to harvest in any Marine Reserve su Full text English References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act, 1984 (Act No. 10). Legislation | Saint Lucia | 1984 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Foreign fishing, Institution, Policy/planning, Access right, Processing/handling, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX