seafoods

Seems a bit odd that the RNLI survey appears not to apply to Scotland, no offers of meetings etc in Scotland. A suspicious person would think that may be because the AT don't exist in Scotland - that cannot be right, there have been many tragedies involving anglers in Scotland too, if this is all about safety why is it not UK wide?

'Trawling Trawling is a fishing technique where a large, deep net is pulled behind a boat. Often this net drags on the ocean floor, stirring up sediment and altering seafloor habitat. The effects of trawling can actually be seen on satellite images taken from space' Aye right!

So turn him in then Leon, maybe get somebody you would prefer on the committee instead. Otherwise why mention that he's an appointee.

'But he adds the issue ultimately may have to be decided by a higher court,' - it may indeed, if their god is watching lol

Or someone with the same name is, you never know.

I think you'll find that the shark trust need commercial fishermen involved with the scheme in order to qualify for the nice lump of EFF money they will get for the project instead lol.

The main gripe was about cutting the days at sea actually, along with the quota. If days at sea are reduced the temptation is to shoot the nets as close to the harbour as possible to minimise steaming time and maximise fishing time. Would you rather the trawlers shoot their nets close to the shore and fish regardless of whether spawning fish are there or have enough days at sea allowed that they can steam off to the further afield grounds?

Typical bloody Tories, forgetting to mention that the Scottish Government were part of the delegation.

http://forargyll.com/2012/12/campaigners-s...et-to-continue/

Mmmmmmmm 'A member of the audience asked the speakers about the level of recognition of recreational fishing in the new CFP. MEP Rodust answered that amendments regarding recreational fishing have been made in the basic regulation. She added that it is important that recreational fishing is included in the reformed CFP but not treated at the same level as professional fishing. Mr. Lamplmair added that the EU in general does not devise conservation measures for recreational fisheries, with some exceptions like for example in the case of Bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean, as it is national or local levels that set the rules. He pointed to an issue of proportionality, but added that where substantial amounts of catch are taken by recreational fishers, they need to be taken into account by fisheries managers'. http://ebcd.org/pdf/en/249-REPORT_Th...of_the_CFP.pdf As someone once said 'welcome to my world'

Does that make you happy Leon? 'Recognition' for RSA's at long last, after years of campaigning for it? Be ready for a fair few folk saying 'I told you so' when the brown stuff hits the fan, probably all the ones who have being saying 'be careful what you wish for' for ages.

http://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/...given_lifeline/

You may have seen some of the press today about the latest TSC report into this madness, one of which has been posted on this thread. Thought I would bung this one up for you as it confirms Walton will close. http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/updated_mps_say...fused_1_1738014

It's started. http://forargyll.com/2012/11/concerns-over...comment-1306220

Sorry I didn't answer earlier Barry, missed it, - Uk coastline - Scotland 67%, all the rest 33% - does that answer your question?