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…

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…

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'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…

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 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…