In early August, authorities in Los Angeles cited four divers for collecting hundreds of undersized spiny lobsters from Royal Palms Beach, despite the closed season since March. Wildlife officers noticed them taking lobsters late at night and they attempted to escape upon being contacted. After a brief chase, officials apprehended the divers, discovering 236 lobsters in their pickup. The group did not have fishing licenses or measuring tools. They received multiple citations for their actions, and most of the lobsters were returned to the ocean after being documented.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported that four divers were cited for illegally taking hundreds of spiny lobsters, most of which were undersized, from a Los Angeles beach.
Wildlife officers observed the divers at Royal Palms Beach after the spiny lobster season had ended in March, catching them in the act of taking lobsters.
Upon confrontation by wildlife officials, the four divers attempted to flee but were ultimately apprehended with a total of 236 spiny lobsters in their vehicle.
The individuals were cited for several misdemeanors, including collecting lobsters out of season and lacking the necessary licenses and measuring devices.
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