There are definite signs of recovery in the Pink Conch (Lobatus Gigas) population in Cozumel according to the President of the Cozumel Fisherman’s Cooperative. Due to it’s culinary popularity, overfishing and sand extraction, the species was in serious danger of extinction.  On January 30th 2009 the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (Sagarpa) imposed a ban on the harvesting of Queen Conch, or Pink Conch, as it is also known until 2017.

One of the largest obstacles the embargo faces is poachers.  While several island restaurants continue to serve conch, it’s important to note, that Belizean conch is imported into Quintana Roo, which means that as long as the conch came from Belize – the embargo isn’t broken.  If you’re insistent on eating conch, please check and make sure that it was, in fact, purchased from Belize, and not poached from the area.

If you happen to see poachers, or individuals removing other forms of protected species that you contact the Marine Park authorities.

This story originally appeared in the weekly Cozumel 4 You NEWS – the island’s number one source of positive information about our island!  Be sure and subscribe to the weekly NEWS to find out all the island events!…

Laura Wilkinson
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