Links to the ICES advice, Chris Williams’ latest blog and the MCS response. It will be interesting to see the practical ramifications of these changes to the EU policy for this very important commercial species. 1. Bass blog – Chris Williams – NEF New blog (15th July) Anyone following the fate of sea bass in […]
Project Inshore: Small, coastal fishing boats, or the ‘Inshore Fleet’, make up nearly three quarters of England’s fishing fleet. The rich array of seafood they serve up also presents unique scientific challenges for fishery managers. Relatively small landings per vessel, with varying market demand from one day to the next, make it hard to attract […]
Defra: A review report has been published by Defra on the conduct and operations of the ten English Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) over the four year period to 31 August 2014. This meets the requirements of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 for a report on the IFCAs’ work in their first […]