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Computer parts and shoe soles amongst first Fishing for Litter catch

The first bags of marine litter have been landed by a local fisherman as part of the Isle of Man Government’s recently launched Fishing for Litter scheme. The...
Monday, 9 March 2020

Island remembers Solway Harvester on 20th anniversary

Seven Scottish fishermen who died when their boat sank in Isle of Man waters will be remembered on the 20th anniversary of the Solway Harvester tragedy. The...
Monday, 13 January 2020

King Scallop season opens

Sustainable measures are in place for the king scallop season, which begins on 1 November 2019. During the seven month season, licensed vessels will be...
Thursday, 31 October 2019

Isle of Man queen scallop fishery review

A further review of the Isle of Man queen scallop fishery has been conducted and a decision for the continuing management of the 2019 fishery has been shared...
Friday, 16 August 2019

Fishing licences to be suspended where breach of regulations identified

Fishing vessel owners and skippers who misreport their king scallop catch from Manx waters risk having their licences suspended following further discussions...
Friday, 26 January 2018

Disappointment with Scottish Government’s stance on fishery protection measures

The Isle of Man Government is disappointed with the Scottish Government’s statement that it could invoke the dispute resolution process in response to new...
Friday, 12 January 2018

Scallop advisory board will help ensure sustainability

A board is being established to advise the Isle of Man Government over sustainable management of its king and queen scallop fisheries. The species are worth...
Monday, 24 April 2017

Sea fishing licence fee review will benefit industry in long term

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is to develop a system of sea fishing licence fees that best reflects the value of the resource.  A new...
Thursday, 9 February 2017

Daily catch limit for king scallop fishery ‘assisted sustainability’

A daily catch limit for king scallops, introduced in November, has helped to keep stocks sustainable. That is the message from the Department of Environment,...
Thursday, 26 January 2017

Vessel skipper fined for unlawful fishing in Manx waters

The latest prosecution of a vessel skipper reiterates the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s (DEFA’s) determination to manage and regulate...
Monday, 28 November 2016
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