Two articles from the Welsh Government and the response from MCS. Welsh Government ‘The Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has announced new management measures for the Scallop fishery in Cardigan Bay The consultation followed a two-year programme of wide-ranging research by Bangor University, in collaboration with the fishing industry, within […]
‘Scallop fishing is not a widely managed activity’ MMO Hmm … you can say that again. Given the importance of scallops to UK fishermen this is a rather surprising and long overdue recognition of scale and importance of the fishery. The reporting deadline is 2019 so don’t hold your breath that it will say anything […]
Two different views on the proposals from the Welsh Government 1. ‘Proposed New Management Measures for the Scallop Fishery in Cardigan Bay’. Welsh Government: ‘Please note that this is a re-launch and therefore the closing date has been extended. Current management measures for scallops within the protected site in Cardigan Bay (Cardigan Bay Special Area […]
Andrew Binnie: Marine Scotland’s proposed management options for Marine Protected Areas will continue to allow dredging and bottom trawling within large areas of the South Arran MPA and many other Scottish MPAs. Marine Scotland and the Scottish Government will make final management decisions this summer. It is important they realise coastal communities, marine conservationists and […]