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| The Department of Fisheries and Marine Resource Management (DFMRM) brought together fishers, fishing guides, tourism representatives, conservation partners, and other stakeholders during this week’s Bonefish Workshop, held under the theme “Your Voice. Your Fishery. Our Future” on June 1st (Provo) & 6th (South Caicos). The event reflected DFMRM’s commitment to science-based fisheries management and meaningful stakeholder engagement. The workshop was delivered in collaboration with Dr. Andy Danylchuk of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Sascha Clark Danylchuk of Keep Fish Wet as part of a government-led capacity-building initiative. Participants explored bonefish biology, ecology, and the importance of healthy bonefish populations to the Turks and Caicos Islands’ marine environment, recreational fishery, and tourism economy. The workshop also introduced internationally recognised best practices for responsible catch-and-release angling, highlighting fish-handling techniques that improve post-release survival. Through open discussions, participants shared local knowledge, identified research and management priorities, and explored practical opportunities to strengthen conservation and the sustainable management of the fishery. The workshop reinforced DFMRM’s commitment to working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure that future management decisions are guided by both the best available science and the valuable experience of the local community. The Department thanks all participants for their valuable contributions and looks forward to continuing this collaborative process to help secure a sustainable future for the Turks and Caicos Islands’ bonefish fishery. Commenting on the initiative, Minister of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries, Maritime, Heritage, Agriculture and Gaming, Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, said: “Bonefish are more than a recreational species. They are part of a healthy marine ecosystem and an important contributor to our tourism product and local economy. Protecting this fishery requires partnership, good science and the knowledge of the people who depend on it every day. This workshop demonstrates our commitment to working alongside our fishing community to ensure that bonefish remain an asset for future generations.” |
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| Hon. Zhavargo Jolly – Minister of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries, Maritime, Heritage, Agriculture and Gaming |
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| Mr. Wesley V. Clerveaux – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries, Maritime, Heritage, Agriculture and Gaming |
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| Mr. Alwyn Ponteen – Director of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resource Management |
| Director of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resource Management, Alwyn R. Ponteen, said: “The workshop brought together fishers, guides, government agencies, conservation partners, academia, and the private sector to advance the sustainable management of our bonefish fishery. It was important for us to create a forum where participants could share knowledge, examine best practices, and explore collaborative approaches that support healthy flats, sustainable livelihoods, and strong communities. We’ve never hosted a workshop like this in the Turks and Caicos focused specifically on bonefish, so we sincerely thank everyone who came out and helped make this pioneering effort a success.” |
| The Department of Fisheries and Marine Resource Management (DFMRM) brought together fishers, fishing guides, tourism representatives, conservation partners, and other stakeholders during this week’s Bonefish Workshop, held under the theme “Your Voice. Your Fishery. Our Future” on June 1st (Provo) & 6th (South Caicos). The event reflected DFMRM’s commitment to science-based fisheries management and meaningful stakeholder engagement. The workshop was delivered in collaboration with Dr. Andy Danylchuk of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Sascha Clark Danylchuk of Keep Fish Wet as part of a government-led capacity-building initiative. Participants explored bonefish biology, ecology, and the importance of healthy bonefish populations to the Turks and Caicos Islands’ marine environment, recreational fishery, and tourism economy. The workshop also introduced internationally recognised best practices for responsible catch-and-release angling, highlighting fish-handling techniques that improve post-release survival. Through open discussions, participants shared local knowledge, identified research and management priorities, and explored practical opportunities to strengthen conservation and the sustainable management of the fishery. The workshop reinforced DFMRM’s commitment to working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure that future management decisions are guided by both the best available science and the valuable experience of the local community. The Department thanks all participants for their valuable contributions and looks forward to continuing this collaborative process to help secure a sustainable future for the Turks and Caicos Islands’ bonefish fishery. Commenting on the initiative, Minister of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries, Maritime, Heritage, Agriculture and Gaming, Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, said: “Bonefish are more than a recreational species. They are part of a healthy marine ecosystem and an important contributor to our tourism product and local economy. Protecting this fishery requires partnership, good science and the knowledge of the people who depend on it every day. This workshop demonstrates our commitment to working alongside our fishing community to ensure that bonefish remain an asset for future generations.” |
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| Hon. Zhavargo Jolly – Minister of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries, Maritime, Heritage, Agriculture and Gaming |
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| Mr. Wesley V. Clerveaux – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries, Maritime, Heritage, Agriculture and Gaming |
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| Mr. Alwyn Ponteen – Director of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resource Management |
| Director of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resource Management, Alwyn R. Ponteen, said: “The workshop brought together fishers, guides, government agencies, conservation partners, academia, and the private sector to advance the sustainable management of our bonefish fishery. It was important for us to create a forum where participants could share knowledge, examine best practices, and explore collaborative approaches that support healthy flats, sustainable livelihoods, and strong communities. We’ve never hosted a workshop like this in the Turks and Caicos focused specifically on bonefish, so we sincerely thank everyone who came out and helped make this pioneering effort a success.” |
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