Is lionfish spearing legal in the Cayos Cochinos

handben

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• Apr 16, 2013

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I will be headed down over the summer to the Cayos Cochinos and wondering if it is possible/legal/encouraged to help cull some of the lionfish in that area. I understand that it is a Marine Sanctuary but would like to do my part to help then out the population if this is possible. I would bring along my own short spear pole if so. Thanks for the help.

 

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• Apr 17, 2013

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Only DMs and Instructors are permitted to spear lion fish. Beyond that you'll have to negotiate with your dive operator.

 

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• Apr 20, 2013

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Here is the Roatan Marine Parks policy on spearing Lionfish - http://www.roatanmarinepark.com/research/lionfish-program/

 

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• Apr 20, 2013

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Every time I read that, my head spins.

 

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• May 8, 2013

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The Roatan Marine park has NOTHING to do with Cayos Cochinos, Cayos Cochinos actually has their own marine folks patrolling who can enforce laws