DEFA looking to improve sustainability
Those in the Island's fishing industry are being called upon to give their views on the way crab and lobster fisheries are managed.
Government has opened a six-week consultation, seeking a range of ideas that could affect commercial fishers, seafood processors and recreational potters.
This includes issues such as: fishing capacity, minimum landing size, stock management, as well as recreational licenses.
Crab and lobster fishing is allowed all year round in Manx waters, and in 2018 brought around £1.7m to the Island's economy.
Current rules allow British registered and licensed fishing vessels with a specific license to catch shellfish, and an Isle of Man Sea Fishing Licence to fish for both in Manx waters.
Baited pots are anchored to the seabed and soaked for a period of time before being hauled up empty, re-baited and the process repeated.
Environment Minister Geoffrey Boot said '[the industry] has significant commercial importance so we must do all we can to make sure they are being fished effectively and sustainably.'
‘During this process we want to hear from anyone who works in this industry to help the Department make the right decisions for the long-term future of the fishery.’
A link to the consultation can be found here.
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