A public consultation is now under way in respect of the future management of the crayfish fishery to protect critically endangered species.
The purpose of this consultation is to seek the views of those with an interest in the future of the crayfish fishery off the South West Coast of Ireland.
The information received during the consultation will inform policy decisions, including the development of sustainable conservation measures for the crayfish fishery inside 12 nautical miles between Mizen Head and Loop Head.
The objective of these is to identify measures targeted at eliminating the by-catch of endangered species in this crayfish fishery and securing a viable and sustainable future for the fishery itself.
Submissions can be made online (except Internet Explorer). Alternative, you can download and complete the Consultation Submission Document and return it by email to [email protected] (with the subject line “Crayfish Consultation”) or by post to:
Crayfish Consultation
Marine Programmes Division
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
National Seafood Centre
Clonakilty, Co Cork
P85 TX47
The closing date for responses is close of business on Thursday 16 September.