The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is ready to accept applications for licences to fish for conch and the allocation of individual catch quotas for the 2026 conch fishing season.
This year’s conch season begins on March 1. A recent statement from the Authority indicates that the deadline for receiving all applications for Industrial (exporters) fishers is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.
“For Artisanal (local trade) fishers, the deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026. All applications with all supporting documentation must be submitted at the National...
