CFMC UPDATES
NOVEMBER 2025
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) newsletter contains activity announcements, facts on various marine species, and valuable information on fishing and the regulations that govern this activity in federal waters around Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE THE CARIBBEAN FISHERY MANAGEMENT CARIBBEAN FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (CFMC)? COUNCIL
(CFMC)?
Frequently, during workshops or while visiting communities, people ask us where to find information about the CFMC, how to request educational materials, and how to find out the meeting dates of the various panels and committees. In this issue, we explain how.
VISIT OUR VISIT OUR LINKTREE LINKTREE
Linktree is exactly what its name suggests: a tree of links. At https://linktr.ee/caribbeanfmc you'll find all the links to our social media, educational materials in digital format, and information and documents from the most recent Regular Meeting.
Visit our website
Meeting calendar
Meeting documents
Island-Based Fishery Management Plans
Access to local and federal fishing regulations
Fishing closures
Links to other entities related to the sea or fishing activities
Enforcement contacts
Newsletters, documents, and updates on research projects
General Archive (contains public meeting documents from previous years)
How to contact us and links to our social media
SEARCHING FOR SEARCHING FOR PUBLICATIONS? PUBLICATIONS?
If you're looking for educational publications, you can send a private message to any of our social media platforms (e.g., Instagram direct message) or
email cristina.olan.cfmc@gmail.com. We'll then send you the requested publication in digital format. If you're looking for a printed copy, we can provide it as long as copies are available.
STAY INFORMED STAY INFORMED VIA VIA WHATSAPP WHATSAPP! !
We send announcements about workshops, meetings, fishing-related activities, fishing closures, and new regulations via WhatsApp.
If you are in Puerto Rico, send a message to Wilson Santiago Soler, Fisheries Liaison Officer, at (787) 344-0956 and ask to be added to his broadcast list
Remember to add his number to your contacts!
If you are in the U.S. Virgin Islands, message Gerson “Nicky” Martínez, Chair of the St. Croix District Advisory Panel, at (340) 643-4370, or Cristina Olán at (787) 316-3898, to be added to the St. Croix chat.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RECEIVING INFORMATION RECEIVING INFORMATION VIA VIA EMAIL? EMAIL?
We send announcements related to science, management, regulations, and educational opportunities via email. If you would like to receive this information, please send an email to cfmc.science@gmail.com and request that your information be added to our contact list. In the email, please include the following:
Full name
Mailing address
Telephone number
Email address
Occupation
Whether you are a commercial or recreational fisher
Whether you belong to an association, fishing village, marina, or nautical club
We hope this guide has been helpful and has made it easier for you to communicate with the CFMC.
Writing: Cristina D Olán Martínez (CFMC) | Design and layout: Rosana López Muñoz (Rosana Studio)
Review: Miguel Rolón (CFMC), Diana Martino (CFMC) y Jannette Ramos García (OEAP Chair)