The European Anglers Alliance has been asking for this kind of action since measures were introduced for ‘Northern Atlantic seabass’ two years ago.
The measures proposed affecting recreational fisheries include a monthly bag limit of ten fish per fisher.
The final decision on these measures will be taken by the Fisheries Council during the 12-13 December’s meeting.
We take notice that the Commission regrettably hasn’t suggested a ‘biological rest period’ (no retention period) as is proposed for the Northern bass (February/March).
More information is available here.
EAA recently launched a new film in the European Parliament setting out a vision for the long term management of sea bass. You can watch it here.
To read more about the EAA position on sea bass management, please click here.
