CFMC UPDATES JAN 2021 I n t h e C a r ib b e a n F i s h e r y M a n a g e m e n t C o u n c i l ( C F M C ) ' s b u lle t in y o u w ill f in d a n n o u n c e m e n t s , f a c t s a b o u t m a r i n e s p e c i e s , a n d v a lu a b le i n fo rm a t io n o n f is h i n g a n d r e g u l a t io n s t h a t r u l e t h i s a c t i v i t y i n P u e r t o R i c o a n d t h e U S Virg in Isla n d s.
ESSENTIAL FISH HABITATS Essential Fish Habitats (EFH) include coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, estuaries, and deep waters that are necessary for reproduction, feeding, growth, and shelter for marine species. Learn more about EFH! Visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist? list=PLGplJZPX6mO9iB9KWuVh94_t8jq-mq6Wn to watch the videos. Don’t forget to subscribe! Also, visit https://caribbeanfmc.com/outreach-education-f and request access to the book: Marine Ecosystems of Puerto Rico and the USVI. It’s free!
DO YOU KNOW THE BLACKFIN TUNA? The blackfin tuna (Thunnus atlanticus) is the smallest tuna species in the genus Thunnus, generally growing to a maximum of 100 cm (39 in) in length and weighing 21 kg (46 lb). Blackfin tuna have oval-shaped bodies, black backs with a slight yellow on the finlets, and yellow on the sides of their bodies. Utilized fresh, dried or salted. It does not have seasonal closures and it is an option among the variety of species that are caught in Puerto Rico and the USVI.
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