Pulse trawls use electrodes towed ahead of the net to produce an electric field to shock fish off the bottom and into the net. Official UK sources confirm that the area in which pulse fishing has been given a controversial “derogation” from a ban on electric fishing since 2006 includes the Dogger Bank, the North Sea’s […]
Thanks to Chris Williams – New Economics Foundation (NEF) The Marine Socio Economics Project Newsletters provide a goldmine of information on environmental and fisheries management related issues. The February issue includes: Ecologist Special Report Parts I & II: Governing Marine Protected Areas http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2988568/ecologist_special_report_part_i_gover ning_marine_protected_areas.html Electric pulse fisheries face certain environmental challenges A report developed by […]
This advice notice describes the current context of this fishery including: An introduction which highlights that although 80+ vessels are now using this method Observed benefits The observed risks Areas for consideration – the issues this fishery raises – which are many – No EIA! There are also more references 7-1415 20150923 Use of Pulse […]