Fisheries: Clyde Nephrops (Nephrops norvegicus) Trawl and Creel Fisheries
Status:
The certification body, Moody Marine Limited, has announced the release of the final Performance Indicators and Scoring Guideposts (PI&SGs) that will be used to evaluate the Clyde Nephrops Trawl and Creel Fisheries against the MSC Principles and Criteria.
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Last Updated: 13 March 2008
Location:
Clyde Sea & Sea Lochs, ICES Area VIa, Management Area C, Functional Unit 13
Fishing Method:
Two fisheries - Otter trawl and creel (baited Nephrops creel on lines).
Management:
The overall management of the Nephrops fishery is determined by the EU Common Fisheries Policy, which sets out technical measures and quotas for the fishery. The CFP is implemented by Member States. The UK’s Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has agreed a Subject Specific Concordat with the Scottish Executive to enforce EC measures within Scottish waters.
The Clyde Nephrops fishery lies entirely within Scottish Internal Waters. It can only be prosecuted by UK fishing vessels, which are susceptible to the provisions of domestic fisheries legislation made by the Scottish Executive using its powers under the Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984. This Act enables the Scottish Executive to make Orders to regulate or prohibit fishing activities.
Stocks are controlled through a restrictive licencing system. SEERAD Fisheries Departments manage quota through Producer Organisation's (POs), including transfer and quota swap. Additional management measures include minimum net, mesh and landing size.
Commercial market:
Markets for whole Nephrops are principally in southern Europe, and there is significant use of tails in Scampi production for the domestic UK market.
Assessment details:
The assessment process is expected to take 12-14 months.
Client:
Clyde Fisheries Development Project
c/o WWF Scotland
Little Dunkeld
Perthshire, PH15 2DD
Contact: Helen McLachlan, Senior Marine Policy Officer, WWF Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 1350 728 200
Email: hmclachlan@wwfscotland.org.uk
The Clyde Fisheries Development Project comprises the following organisations:
- WWF Scotland
- Clyde Fishermen’s Association
- Scottish Creelers and Divers
- Food and Drink Federation
- Northern Ireland Fishermen’s Federation
- Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish)
- Scottish Natural Heritage
- University Marine Biological Station, Millport
Certification Body:
Moody Marine Ltd
Moody International Certification
Merlin House
Stanier Way
The Wyvern Business Park
Derby DE21 6BF
UK
Tel (Direct): +44 (0) 1633 401092
(Office): +44 (0) 8707 529002
Fax: + 44 (1332) 675 152
Contact: Dr Andrew Hough
E-mail: ahough@moodymarine.com
www.moodymarine.com
