Keith Carroll
Keith Carroll is the president of the National Fisheries Association (NFA) in The Bahamas, advocating for sustainable fishing practices and the protection of local fish stocks. He has been vocal about the threats posed by illegal poaching, particularly by foreign nationals, and emphasizes the importance of law enforcement in maintaining the integrity of Bahamian fisheries. Under his leadership, the NFA has reported a significant increase in lobster catch volumes, reflecting both improved sustainability and the success of recent enforcement efforts against poaching.
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Keith Carroll, the National Fisheries Association’s president, applauded the work done in ‘Operation Red Dawn Two’.
Defence Force yet to sight poaching vessel
Bahamas· 2025-09-26
Keith Carroll is the president of the National Fisheries Association and discusses the impact of poaching and hurricanes on fishermen.
Poachers top concern for fishing industryBahamas· 2025-08-25Keith Carroll, the president of the National Fisheries Association, estimates that the crackdown on compressor use has reduced the amount of fish available for Easter by at least 75 percent.
Easter fish stocks off ‘at least 75%’Bahamas· 2025-04-22Keith Carroll, president of the National Fishing Association, monitored the fire closely to ensure their traps were safe.
Forest blaze threatens homes | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-03-28
Keith Carroll, the National Fisheries Association’s president, expressed concerns that a ban on compressor use could lead to law breaches among fishermen.
Fishermen fear compressor ban to cause law breachesBahamas· 2025-02-25
Keith Carroll, the National Fisheries Association’s (NFA) president, warned about illegal poaching affecting Bahamian fishermen.
Crawfish volumes up 10-15% but ‘don’t let our guard down’Bahamas· 2025-02-21