During the open season the catch limit for conch is five per person or ten per boat, whichever is less.

The Department of Environment (DoE) advises the public that the open season for conch and whelks begins on Sunday 1 November, 2009 and runs through 30 April 2010. During the open season the catch limit for conch is five per person or ten per boat, whichever is less. No one may purchase or receive more than five conch taken from Cayman waters in any one day.

During the open season the catch limit for whelks is two-and-a-half (2.5) gallons in the shell or two-and-a-half (2.5) pounds processed whelks per day. No one may take conch or whelk from any of the marine-protected areas at any time.

Violation of this and any of the Marine Conservation Laws is an offence carrying a maximum penalty of CI$500,000 fine and one year in jail. Upon conviction, forfeiture of the vessel or other equipment may also be ordered. Persons may contact the DoE at 916 4271 (Grand Cayman), 926 0136 (Cayman Brac), or 926 2342 (Little Cayman) or call 911 to report violations of any marine conservation legislation.

For the location of marine protected areas, rules and regulations please visit the Department’s website at www.doe.ky or reference the Island Pages in the Cayman Islands Yellow Pages.