The reef/Poachers

[patty_k]

Canoe bar has been serving up lion fish for the past two years! It had become one of our most popular menu items. We are also committed to serving only large mature fish which we filet on premises. Cheers!

[Mtig]

The lion fish are not the ones killing the Turtles or the conch.

[Mtig]

This post was started to try to open someones eyes that has the power to make a difference and save the reef and the creatures that live there. To make it what it once was. A healthy reef would do a lot for the negril area as well as bring back the animals that once thrived there and more tourists dollars for the locals.

[Nurse Marcia]

It's a good post, Mtig!

As long as tourists buy the small lobster, and out of season lobster, they will be illegally poached.
With education, maybe we can help.
Thanks, Mtig.

[Mtig]

Agree with education but I believe the individuals who are currently poaching are beyond education. Maybe the children. With a little effort from the local authorities, these guys will stop.

[Mtig]

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[M&G Montreal]

There used to be a Negril Coral Reef Protection or Preservation Society - there was a link on this site's home page. At least I think there was. I believe, when not driving the One Love Bus, Lenbert is involved with it - maybe Rob can direct people to the right people to help preserve this treasure!
Sir Rob?

[Mtig]

Thank you Sir Rob, that's exactly what is needed to get started. People to get involved. Better yet Jamaican people who have a lot at stake with this treasure.
Listen if there were a few people who were ruining it for everyone else and I mean the glass boat operators,para sailing employees, restraunts, hotel employees, ganga boys, everyone who makes a living on the most beautiful beach in the world and this was in Philly? The poachers kayaks would either be missing or destroyed. Their acts definitely takes away from everyone who earns a living in Negril.
A beautiful and lively reef would make everyone in Negril more money. If the Marine patrol and police don't do what they are paid to do, the people must speak up and Save The Reef.
The more beautiful and the more lively that reef is, the more money that would be flowing into Negril.

[Mtig]

Remember not to buy under sized lobster. Save the reef...

[SazO]

There needs to be some form of Marine Conservation, like zones.

The Marine Police did nothing when we were there, apart from come to Bloody Bay, moor up, grab a drink, chat with some locals, grab another drink, motor back to their mooring by Hedo, day done!

Sustainability is key here. However, without education sustainability and conservation areas ain't gonna happen.