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MacNeil welcomes potential for Spurdog by-catch landings in the Minch
Published on 1 Dec, 2015 at 20:48 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release Angus MacNeil, Scottish National Party, Member of Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar. 26. November 2015 —————— Trawlermen may soon be able to land the edible fish Spurdog which they are currently forced to discard back into the sea, Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP has learned. Responding to questions from Mr MacNeil
New Zealand: DOC tightens controls on shark cage diving
Media Release Department of Conservation, New Zealand 01. December 2015 —————– DOC has tightened permit conditions for commercial shark cage diving on Stewart Island/Rakiura and will increase monitoring. The shark cage diving season begins today. DOC says it will continue watching the two cage diving operators on Stewart Island to ensure the activity is not