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Taking of Coconut Crabs, Birgus Latro - Authorization for Regulations - Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 9 of the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations.

Country/Territory
Guam (USA)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Crustaceans Size Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe size limits for the taking of coconut crabs. They provide that it shall be unlawful to capture or have in possession coconut crabs (Ayuyu) having a carapace width of less than three (3) inches. The carapace width is defined as the greatest width of the shell on the back.

Full text
English
Website
www.guamcourts.org