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Modifying The Bajo de Sico Seasonal Closure

This study compares management alternatives for extending the seasonal closure of Bajo de Sico, including prohibiting anchoring by fishing vessels. The alternatives aim to better protect spawning aggregations of snappers and groupers and preserve coral reef habitat. The study evaluates various closure periods and species restrictions.

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Modifying The Bajo de Sico Seasonal Closure

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  1. Modifying The Bajo de Sico Seasonal Closure Comparison of Management Alternatives Britni Tokotch NOAA Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office

  2. Action 1: Extend the closed season for Bajo de Sico

  3. Action 2: Prohibit Anchoring by Fishing Vessels. • Alternative 1:No Action - do not prohibit anchoring by fishing vessels. • Alternative 2:Prohibit anchoring for 6 months. The 6-month closure will coincide with the closure period chosen in Action 1. • Alternative 3:Prohibit anchoring year-round.

  4. Action 1: Extend the Closed Season for Bajo de Sico • Alternative 1: No Action - do not extend the seasonal closure of Bajo de Sico.

  5. Action 1: Extend the Closed Season for Bajo de Sico • Alternative 2: Establish a 6 month closure of Bajo de Sico from October 1 – March 31in order to provide better protection for spawning aggregations of large snappers and groupers as well as coral reef habitat. • Option a: Prohibit fishing for all species, including HMS • Option b: Prohibit fishing for and possession of all species, including HMS • Option c: Prohibit fishing for council managed species • Option d: Prohibit fishing for and possession of council managed species

  6. Action 1: Extend the Closed Season for Bajo de Sico • Alternative 3:Establish a 6 month closure of Bajo de Sico from December 1 – May 31 in order to provide better protection for spawning aggregations of large snappers and groupers as well as coral reef habitat. • Option a: Prohibit fishing for all species, including HMS • Option b: Prohibit fishing for and possession of all species, including HMS • Option c: Prohibit fishing for council managed species • Option d: Prohibit fishing for and possession of council managed species

  7. Action 1: Extend the Closed Season for Bajo de Sico • Alternative 4:Extend closure of Bajo de Sico to 12 months in order to provide full protection for spawning aggregations of large snappers and groupers as well as coral reef habitat. • Option a: Prohibit fishing for all species, including HMS • Option b: Prohibit fishing for and possession of all species, including HMS • Option c: Prohibit fishing for council managed species • Option d: Prohibit fishing for and possession of council managed species

  8. Action 2: Prohibit Anchoring by Fishing Vessels. • Alternative 1:No Action - do not prohibit anchoring by fishing vessels. • Alternative 2:Prohibit anchoring for 6 months. The 6-month closure will coincide with the closure period chosen in Action 1. • Alternative 3:Prohibit anchoring year-round.

  9. Questions?

  10. Alt 1: December 1 through End of February • Prohibited: • Reef Fish • HMS • Spiny Lobster • Other Species • Bottom-Tending Gear • Trolling • Other Gear • Permitted: • Transit with Fish on Board

  11. Alt 2: October 1 through March 31 • Option a: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, HMS, Spiny Lobster, Other Species, Bottom Gear, Trolling, Other Gear • Permitted: Transit with Fish on Board • Option b: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, HMS, Spiny Lobster, Other Species, Bottom Gear, Trolling, Other Gear, Transit with Fish on Board • Permitted: None • Option c: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, Spiny Lobster, Bottom Gear • Permitted: HMS, Other Species, Trolling, Other Gear, Transit with Fish on Board • Option d: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, Spiny Lobster, Bottom Gear, Transit with Fish on Board • Permitted: HMS, Other Species, Trolling, Other Gear

  12. Alt 3: December 1 through May 31 • Option a: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, HMS, Spiny Lobster, Other Species, Bottom Gear, Trolling, Other Gear • Permitted: Transit • Option b: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, HMS, Spiny Lobster, Other Species, Bottom Gear, Trolling, Other Gear, Transit • Permitted: None • Option c: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, Spiny Lobster, Bottom Gear • Permitted: HMS, Other Species, Trolling, Other Gear, Transit • Option d: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, Spiny Lobster, Bottom Gear, Transit • Permitted: HMS, Other Species, Trolling, Other Gear

  13. Alt 4: Year-Round • Option a: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, HMS, Spiny Lobster, Other Species, Bottom Gear, Trolling, Other Gear • Permitted: Transit • Option b: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, HMS, Spiny Lobster, Other Species, Bottom Gear, Trolling, Other Gear, Transit • Permitted: None • Option c: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, Spiny Lobster, Bottom Gear • Permitted: HMS, Other Species, Trolling, Other Gear, Transit • Option d: • Prohibited: Reef Fish, Spiny Lobster, Bottom Gear, Transit • Permitted: HMS, Other Species, Trolling, Other Gear

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