A port-locked fishing boat carrying more than a hundred egg-bearing female crabs was seized.
Quick Look
- The Fisheries Department has completely banned the fishing of egg-bearing female crabs from August 1 to December 31.
- The 7th Coast Patrol Team, which is locked in the port, seized more than 100 red star swimming crabs with egg-bearing female crabs on incoming fishing boats.
- There were 3 people on board the fishing vessel involved.
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Why It Matters
From August 1st to December 31st, the Fisheries Department has completely banned the fishing, sale, display or possession of egg-bearing female crabs and crabs with detached plastrons. Violators may be fined up to NT$150,000 in order to maintain marine ecological diversity and promote the sustainable use of resources.
The fishing boats locked in the port declared to enter the port and hundreds of flowering female crabs were seized. (provided by the public)
The Fisheries Department announced the "Catch Control Measures for Crabs" regarding egg-bearing female crabs. From August 1 to December 31, fishing vessels are completely prohibited from catching "egg-bearing female crabs" (commonly known as flowering female crabs) and "crabs with detached plastrons". Today (5), the 7th Coast Patrol Team seized red star swimming crabs (3-point crabs) from incoming fishing boats at the port security inspection station. It was initially estimated that there were more than 100 egg-bearing female crabs, which violated the "Crab Catch Control Measures" announced by the Fisheries Department. The 7th Coast Patrol Team will subsequently transfer the crabs to the Fisheries Department for disciplinary action.
In order to maintain marine ecological diversity and promote the sustainable utilization of crab resources, the Fisheries Department announced the "Crab Catch Control Measures", which stipulates that from August 1 to December 31 every year, fishing, selling, displaying or possessing ovum-bearing female crabs (commonly known as flowering female crabs) and crabs with detached plastrons are prohibited in Taiwan. Violators may be fined up to NT$150,000.
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According to information, the fishing boat involved left the port at about 3 a.m. today and returned to the port at about 8 a.m. There were three people on board. Since it was initially determined that the number of egg-bearing female crabs exceeded a hundred, further investigation was needed. The 7th Coast Patrol Team, together with the Agriculture and Fisheries Bureau of the Penghu County Government, the Penghu District Fisheries Association and other units, were conducting an inventory. After compiling the information, they were transferred to the Fisheries Department for disciplinary action.
In addition, in order to allow small crabs to grow to sexual maturity and reproduce offspring, fishing of crabs that do not reach the legal size is prohibited throughout the year: flower crabs (rusty spotted crabs), three-spot crabs (red star swimming crabs), and flower market crabs (distant sea swimming crabs): fishing is prohibited for those whose carapace width is less than 9 centimeters.
Stone turtle (good swimmer): Fishing is prohibited for those whose carapace is less than 7 centimeters wide. Sun crab: Fishing is prohibited for those whose carapace is less than 6 centimeters long.
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Fisheries Department will punish the fishing boats involved and impose fines
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Does the fishing vessel involved have any past violation records?
- How will the egg-bearing female crabs seized this time be disposed of?
- Will the frequency of inspections of similar fishing vessels be increased?
