Supervision of fish closures continues in Araruama Lagoon; Fishing is prohibited until October 31st

Fish closed season begins in Araruama Lagoon Monitoring of the fish closed period in Araruama Lagoon continues to be carried out by teams from five municipalities in the Lakes Region. Fish fishing has been prohibited since last Saturday (1st) and will remain suspended until October 31st to guarantee the species' reproduction period and preserve the balance of the ecosystem. The operation is coordinated by the Cabo Frio Maritime and Environmental Guard and brings together agents from Arraial do Cabo, Araruama, Iguaba Grande and São Pedro da Aldeia. ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp. The teams operate on land and water, with patrolling, approaches, guidance to fishermen and inspection to combat irregular fishing. According to Ordinance SAP/MAPA No. 1,217/2022, during the closed season, fishing for fish is prohibited throughout the Araruama Lagoon. Araruama's Environment Secretary, Carlos Siqueira, explained that, in addition to inspection, the objective is to guide those who visit the lagoon. “During this period, all fishing is prohibited and the Environmental Maritime Guard and the Environment Secretariat will be working together to guide fishermen and other people on the shore, in addition to the traditional inspection that aims to curb the practice of fishing,” he stated. Anyone who violates the prohibition may be liable for an environmental infraction and suffer the penalties provided for in the legislation. The population can also collaborate with the work of the teams. Reports of irregular fishing can be made by calling 153, from the Cabo Frio Municipal Civil Guard. Closed period in the Yasmim Grijó Lakes Region