Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Policy on the management of the whelk fishery within the Isle of Man territorial sea.

Country/Territory
Isle of Man (UK)
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Molluscs Fishing authorization Sustainable use Policy/planning Authorization/permit
Abstract

This policy document of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) concerns the protection of the Isle of Man king whelk populations from overexploitation. It introduces measures to better manage the whelk fishery within the territorial sea, in response to scientific evidence and concerns from industry. Management measures include issuing of a restricted number of Species-Specific Licences for whelk, restricting the number of whelk pots that each licensee may use, and prohibition of fishing for whelk by any means, other than whelk pots, from registered and licenced fishing vessels. Additional management measures may be introduced to manage the fishery should the need arise. Management of the fishery shall be achieved through the conditions of the Isle of Man Sea Fishing Licence, issued under the Fisheries Act 2012. Procedures for restrictive measures regarding licences are specified. This involves also a review completed under the Sea Fisheries (Whelk Licensing etc.) Byelaws 2007.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.im