RESPONSIBLE
SEAFOOD GUIDE
This guide is designed to assist you in making informed decisions when consuming seafood in the BINMP. Our traffic light system categorizes seafood into three groups, providing you with all the information you need to make the best choices. The purpose of this guide is to educate retailers, restaurants, and consumers on how to select sustainable seafood options. The guide's recommendations are focused on steering individuals away from seafood that is at risk of overfishing and the resulting negative impacts.
BEST OPTIONS
"Best options" include species that:
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Healthy populations in the wild
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Grow fast & reach sexual maturity at an early age
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Produce lots of eggs
CAUTION
"Caution" include species that
have certain restrictions to consider such as:
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Minimun length:
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Lobster tail length >5.5in/14cm
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Barracuda 36in/91cm
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Closed seasons: Lobsters: March 1st - June 30th
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Conch must be bought from legally registered providers
DO NOT CONSUME
"Do not consume" includes species that:
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Are overfished and Listed as Vulnerable / Endangered
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Are illegal to fish in Honduras
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Are vital to the overall health of the reef