Coarse Fish Policy. Country/Territory Isle of Man (UK) Document type Miscellaneous Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Alien species Stock enhancement/repopulation Registration Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Abstract This policy document of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) concerns coarse fish (freshwater fish other than salmonids of species listed under Schedule 8 of the Wildlife Act 1990). Coarse fish are not native to the Isle of Man. There is potential for non-native fish to damage the Island’s native fish populations and aquatic habitats, as well as threatening the Island’s fish disease-free status. All of the non-native freshwater fish species known to be present on the Island are of recreational interest. The document aims to protect the Island’s freshwater ecology by imposing strict limitations on movement and importation of fish species with potential to harm native wildlife and habitat, and the economically important fish disease-free status. There is a presumption that certain listed species may harm the ecosystem. For these species approval of the Department is required. Should an additional existing population of the coarse fish listed under Schedule 8 of the Wildlife Act 1990 be discovered, the Department may consider recognising the population and allowing it to remain in situ providing there is no compelling reason why this may be inappropriate. Full text English Website www.gov.im References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act 2012 (No. 5 of 2012). Legislation | Isle of Man (UK) | 2012 Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Landing, Internal trade, Molluscs, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fish disease, Animal health, Waterworks, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX