The prohibition by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA), is to allow for reproduction of tuna species such as yellowfin tuna, bigeye and skipjack.

"There is also a special closure from 29 September to 29 October in the area known as ‘Corralito ‘, ranging from the 96th meridian west, to the 110 meridian west and from latitude parallel four degrees north to three degrees latitude south", published Prensalibre.com

Source: prensalibre.com

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Tuna Fishing Ban in Guatemala

May 2013

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the upcoming closure periods for tuna fishing with seine nets using vessels of over 182 tons capacity.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture (MAGA), the closures will be from July 29 to September 28, from 29 September to 29 October and from November 18 to January 18, 2014, in the eastern Pacific Ocean and the Corralito Area.

Ban on Catching Lobsters

February 2013

The measure announced in Guatemala temporarily suspends fishing for spiny lobster in the Caribbean, and will take effect from tomorrow.

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November 2012

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Ban on Tuna Fishing

June 2011

Guatemalan authorities have banned fishing for all types of tuna in Pacific waters between July 29 and September 28.

The prohibition by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA), will allow for reproduction of species such as yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack and frigate tuna.