Topics: Tournament Rules & closures Conservation Ports & coast
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Shrimp boats stand down: second national closure runs to Nov 14
ASEA has paused marine shrimp extraction nationwide from Oct 1 to Nov 14, 2026.
via Infobae
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It's on: 32nd billfish tournament set for Nov 12–16, 40+ boats chasing a ~$400K purse
Bahía del Sol hosts the country's biggest offshore event, with fishing days Nov 13–15.
via Diario El Salvador
Hatchling season! Public sea-turtle release dates run through December
Conservation groups have opened beach releases to visitors for the 2026–27 nesting season.
via elsalvador.com
La Libertad's tourist pier is back after Tropical Storm Cristina's swell
Closed in June after big surf damaged it, the pier reopened to visitors on Aug 2.
via Infobae
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Fisheries hand-off takes longer: ASEA transition stretched to Dec 31
Lawmakers backed letting the agriculture ministry run CENDEPESCA's 2026 budget while ASEA sets up.
via Diario El Mundo
Hawksbills spotted as divers check Jiquilisco Bay's health
Environment ministry monitoring found typical estuary and reef fish, plus two hawksbill turtles.
via Diario El Salvador
Reef check-up: first full health study of El Salvador's reefs gets under way
A 14-month scientific diagnosis covers Los Cóbanos, Costa del Bálsamo and Punta Amapala.
via elsalvador.com
Goodbye CENDEPESCA, hello ASEA: a new Blue Economy Authority runs fishing
The Legislative Assembly created an autonomous fisheries regulator; the law took effect Apr 10, 2026.
via El Diario de Hoy
Leatherback babies are back: first documented hatchings since 2014
The environment ministry also reports more than 38,000 turtle eggs protected at Los Cóbanos.
via Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
Bigger fleet, more anglers: the 31st billfish tournament packs Bahía del Sol
More than 300 foreign visitors arrived for the Nov 9–12, 2025 edition.
via Diario La Página
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