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Welsh Fishermans Association / Cwmdeithas Pysgotwr Cymru

WFA-CPC campaign 'Sea Our Future'

Ahead of the Senedd election on the 6^th May, the WFA has published its vision document, Sea Our Future, explaining who, what and how the WFA and its constituent fishermen’s associations work with fisheries managers, nature conservation bodies and others to aim for sustainable and profitable fisheries.

WFA-CPC Sea Our Future

The WFA-CPC’s manifesto centres around the need to reform fisheries management in Wales…

Small Scale Coastal Infrastructure Scheme

The Small Scale Coastal Infrastructure Scheme (SSCIS) is open to applications from all Port Authorities (PA) and Local Authorities (LA) who own ports and harbours across Wales and meet the eligibility selection criteria as set out in this booklet:

https://welshfishermansassociation.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EXhzbcFB5qlGvMnOGVxAIYQBuRTHuNKTJj-nUC6T_mY27w

The scheme covers capital investments in port and harbour infrastructure which deliver benefits to improve the overall performance, sustainability, safety and well-being of the Welsh…

HOME & DRY SAFETY CAMPAIGN

A written risk assessment to keep you and your crew is a legal requirement

https://www.homeanddry.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Home-Dry-Risk-Assessment-short.mp4

Defra Marine and Fisheries Update

Defra's latest update can be found here:

Defra Update - 21/04/2021 (mailchi.mp)

Content
- Possible protest activity by French Fisherman
- Exporting LBMs to the EU
- New Animal Health Regulation and composite rules apply from today
- Quota allocation and management in 2021 and beyond: England and the Crown Dependencies
- Government sets…

HOME & DRY SAFETY CAMPAIGN

The biggest lifesaver? Stay on board

Steps to prevent MOB

1. Assess the risks

2. Do your drills

3. Wear a PFD

https://www.homeanddry.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/HD-MOB-launch_1.mp4

Acoustic recorder deployments in Cardigan Bay

Acoustic recorders are being deployed in the following locations in Cardigan Bay to monitor Harbour Porpoise

Site Lon Lat 1 -4.313717921 52.78077684 2 -4.209460743 52.60178989 3 -4.295770913 52.38549369 4 -4.373644855 52.23993486 5 -4.6638075 52.15075515 6 -4.823737282 52.28023173 7 -4.680222054 52.44491

A diagram…

Represent Welsh fishermen in Welsh Government, Whitehall and Europe.
Collaborate with Welsh Government, Natural Resource Wales and others to gather the necessary evidence to maintain access to fishing grounds and ensure our fisheries are sustainable.
With Welsh Government, Seafish and training providers, encourage and support new entrants into the industry.
Promote the consumption of Welsh seafood as a healthy, sustainable and responsibly sourced product.