Sea urchin fishing is now authorized from December 15 to March 31, applying to both professional and recreational fishermen. The minimum capture size remains fixed at 5 cm excluding spines for all.
For recreational fishing, the maximum quantities remain set at 2 dozen sea urchins per fisherman per day. This limit increases to 5 dozen per vessel if more than two people are on board.
This decree, which came into effect on September 30, 2026, will be valid for a period of three years, until 2029. The preceding public inquiry, held from September 7 to 29, 2026, registered no public contributions.
The Parc Marin de la Côte Bleue emphasizes the importance of respecting these regulations for the preservation of sea urchin populations and the renewal of this marine resource.
