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Minister of State for Housing developing a marine spatial plan. one single national marine plan on offshore wind development. Meanwhile, Mr English’s
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Climate change Damien English published this Department of Housing, Ms maritime area, extending from will be regarded as strategic wind projects will receive
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piece in the jigsaw designed to environment”. However, the draft framework a community—can then enter Adoption of the final
Kilmore Quay meet the EU requirement for The KFO is urging all says the Government is auctions for State support. marine planning framework is
national marine spatial plans by those involved in the seafood “committed” to preparation of When the new legislation is “expected” to be late 2020.
Marine & General Insurance Brokers. “Insuring Your World Today” 2021. industry to attend consultation regional or sub-national plans passed, consents will be issued Closing date for submissions
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planning policy statement has be “particularly interested” cycles. on remit – the Department 28th, 2020. For regional
already been published, as in progress of the Marine Coastal partnerships are of Housing, Planning and consultation dates, see panel
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4 News MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING DECEMBER 2019 The Skipper The Skipper DECEMBER 2019 QUOTA News 5
Meeting 70% by 2030, but how? “Legacy” Projects South West fishermen slam Minister’s welcoming
of blue whiting allocation
T
n The seven “legacy” Irish offshore renewable
he Government’s new target of 70% planning strategy aims to make such projects which may lay claim to consents under
renewable energy by 2030 as part developments more transparent, but existing legislation are:
of its climate action plan means Tobin points out that the three-month • Irish Sea – Codling Bank, Fred. Olsen
Ireland “will have to prepare now for a consultation periods for the framework Minister Sarah David & Ronan Ross, ISWFPO.
frustration with the Minister,
Renewables and Hazel Shore Ltd; 220 Creed who they highlight is appointed
significant offshore wind capacity in our and legislation are “too short”. turbines in range 2.5MW - 5 MW; may seek
Image Niall Duffy
system”, Minister for Communications and Interestingly, the Western Development to serve all of the people in
a further 200 turbines. this country equally, “in his
Climate Action Richard Bruton has said. Commission believes that there should • Irish Sea – Parkwind Oriel, Parkwind NV
It is anticipated that the new marine be a greater role for community owned announcing to the Country how
and local investors; 330 MW (off Co Louth). pleased he is that once again
planning and development legislation energy projects – extending to coastal • Irish Sea – Dublin Array, Innogy
won’t apply to a number of “legacy” communities. It is hosting a conference in 18 people owning 23 fishing
Renewables Ireland and Saorgus Energy;
projects (see list). Galway on December 11th on the issue. vessels are to receive the benefit
600MW.
Its imminent publication may also be It points out that 31% of total of 91% of a National quota of
• Irish Sea – Sure Partners Ltd, SSE (Scottish
driving attempts by developers to secure renewable energy production in Germany 38,500 Tonnes of fish, being
and Southern Energy) Renewables; 494.8
Government approval under the existing is owned by its citizens compared to the €11.5 million in value Blue
MW (off Co Wicklow).
M
foreshore legislation. 0.14% in Ireland. • Irish Sea – Gaelectric, North Irish Sea Array Whiting fishery allocated to
The application by energy company The new Renewable Electricity Support (acquired by Element); up to 750MW. inister Creed’s Ireland’s Fishermen.”
Energia Renewables, formerly Viridian, Scheme (RESS) will allocate 10% of • Irish Sea – Hibernian Wind Power, ESB; welcoming of the Mr Murphy went on to state
to conduct feasibility surveys for turbines auction capacity for State support to MW not specified (off Co Louth). blue whiting quota that in the same fishery “27
along the coast from Helvick Head community owned projects, the WDC • West coast – Fuinneamh Sceird Teoranta, “agreed” for Irish fishermen other fishermen, holding exactly
to beyond Dunmore East has caused anticipates. FSTeo; 100 MW (off Skerd Rocks Co for next year has invited sharp the same Licence entitlements
concern, with the South East Regional It says there will be supports in place for Galway). criticism from fishermen in the under his Department’s Policy
Inshore Fisheries Forum saying it was communities such as: technical assistance, South West. are forced to go into a lottery,
“blindsided”. planning assistance, risk free financial In late October, north-east with the lucky recipients of a
The Energia application for a foreshore assistance for possible applications,
licence seeks to undertake surveys for a independent advisors, and priority grid
Regional Consultation Atlantic coastal states reached “The agreement reached by the organisation relating to Permit to fish each getting a
agreement on mackerel, blue following the negotiations this the spread of benefits from the maximum of 400 tonnes.”
windfarm that could generate 600MW to access for community owned schemes. Dates whiting and Atlanto-Scandian week, in which Ireland was an mackerel boost received by the “This year their 9% share of
1000MW. Ireland has about one-third of all of the Herring quotas for 2020. active participant, will provide Irish fleet earlier this autumn, Ireland’s National Quota equals
Britain’s Walney Extension, one of the current European Union’s total renewable n Regional public events on the draft marine
planning framework were being held in late Regarding blue whiting, a quota worth approximately the ISWFPO asserted 91 per 3460 Tonnes allowing a mere 8
largest offshore windfarms in the world, energy resource based on all sources of cent of those crumbs would go
November in Limerick, and Westport, Co Norway, the Faroe Islands, €11.5 million for our fishermen boats to partake in the fishery,”
generates 659MW. energy, according to the MRIA.
Mayo (Nov 26th). The December dates are Iceland, and the European next year,” he said. to a total of 23 Irish boats. And he said.
Helvick fisherman David Tobin says that It describes the offshore resource
for Galway (December 2nd), and Tralee, Union agreed to set the TAC for “This follows the with a tiny 9 per cent, 27 other “This is 8 out of 27 Fishing
lack of communication over the project is of wind and wave in Ireland as of
one of the biggest issues, along with its “remarkable scale”, with what it terms Co Kerry (December 10th), with further 2020 at 1,161,615 tonnes. international negotiations two Irish boats would gather mere Boats receiving some 400 Tonnes
proximity to shore. “clear, well documented and substantial events in Killybegs, Co Donegal, Bantry, Co In a press release following weeks ago which agreed to a dust, they said. each, or thereabouts, while each
“Even if there is employment in these economic benefits to be derived from Cork, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Dublin and the agreement, the Minister 41% increase in the Mackerel and every one of the guaranteed
projects, it may be that developers bring in exploiting this resource both to meet Wexford expected. for Agriculture, Food and the quotas for 2020 in line with the 23 RSW sector segment boats
their own teams, and use the larger ports,” domestic energy needs, to enable major Details of the Western Development Marine welcomed the agreement scientific advice, giving Ireland will get a massive 1,523 tonnes
he points out. new exports and to prompt the emergence Commission conference on community- reached in London and said it a mackerel quota of over 78,000 each. The remaining 19 boats not
“There needs to be better way of of a global supply chain base in Ireland”. led renewable energy on December 11th in “provides welcome stability in tonnes worth over €80m directly in the protected RSW segment
contacting coastal communities – all In its analysis of how other countries Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co Galway this important fishery for Irish to our catching sector for 2020.” of Ireland’s fleet will get nothing
communities and port areas should be have handled it, it notes that in are on: www.eventbrite.ie fishermen.” The Irish South and West and will remain tied to the pier
contacted, and it shouldn’t be discovered Scotland, zones for offshore renewables Marine Renewables Industry Association’s “There will be a small Fish Producer’s Organisation wall.
by chance,” he says. development were recognised in advance briefing on marine spatial planning can be increase compared to 2019 (ISWFPO), however, were quick “So,” he questioned, “when
The Government’s new marine spatial of the 2015 Scottish National Marine Plan. found at: www.mria.ie with a quota of approximately to point out the allocation of the Minister speaks of Stability
38,500 tonnes in 2020 for 38,500 tonnes out of 1,161,616 Patrick for our Fisheries Sector in these
Ireland,” he said. The Minister tonnes for Ireland’s fleet, so Murphy uncertain times, exactly which
went on to say that with current celebrated by Minister Creed, fishery sector is he talking
Bere Island Boatyard Ltd uncertainties “stability for at some 3 per cent of the quota In this regard, Mr Patrick about…
Ballinakilla, Bere Island, our fisheries sector is always amounts to mere “crumbs”. Murphy, CEO ISWFPO “SUCH INJUSTICE!” he
Beara, Co. Cork P75 XC94 welcome.” Echoing concerns expressed expressed the organisation’s exclaimed.
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6 News WESPAS SURVEY DECEMBER 2019 The Skipper The Skipper DECEMBER 2019 WESPAS SURVEY News 7
WESPAS ACOUSTIC BOARFISH
The distribution of boarfish in
distribution, although the number of
schools and overall acoustic density
were lower.
represented over 95% of total
biomass with mature fish, accounting
for the remainder. This emerging
signal of young 0-group herring
spread over the wider survey area.
During WESPAS, we were able to
SURVEY 2019 2019, followed a similar pattern
to previous years with schools of
The Celtic Sea stratum contained
the largest proportion of biomass
year class was first identified during
the Celtic Sea herring acoustic
track this year class appearing now
as 1-year old fish. The herring survey
variable density widely distributed (78.4% of total biomass), followed survey in October 2018. in October we will allow us to
Fisheries Ecosystem Advisory over the survey area (Figure 3). The
highest occurrence was recorded
by the west coast (19.2%), western
Hebrides (2%) and Porcupine Bank
O’Donnell added “During the
October herring survey last year we
monitor the progress of this cohort as
it begins to join the adult spawning
in the Celtic Sea where over 62% (0.4%). Overall, the distribution of population over the coming years”.
Services (FEAS), Marine Institute of the estimated stock biomass was horse mackerel was more patchy
observed an indication of positive
observed. This was followed by than that observed in 2018. With the
T
he WESPAS acoustic survey, ecosystem drivers that influence the west coast with 21% of total exception of the southwest of Ireland
the largest of its type in population growth, reproduction biomass. To the west of Brittany, were both medium and high-density
European waters, was carried and feeding success of our key an area of high concentration of schools detected.
out in June/July covering waters target pelagic species. By better schools composed of immature Maturity analysis of horse
from northern Biscay to north of the understanding the underlying boarfish (1-2 years old and less than mackerel samples indicated 98.1%
Hebrides. The survey provides an processes that influence the success 8.5cm) were observed. The number of the total bio-mass was mature.
opportunity to monitor the feeding of young fish, we are better placed and size of which was higher than Maturity analysis by age class
and spawning phases of some of to understand the dynamics of these has been observed during recent showed that 25% of 1-year-old fish
our key pelagic resources including stocks and how to manage them”. surveys. Maturity analysis of were mature, rising to 100% for fish
herring, horse mackerel and boarfish. boarfish samples indicated 94.5% two years and older.
The survey is multi-disciplinary, MALIN SHELF HERRING of the observed biomass was mature Overall, the biomass of horse
incorporating research programs (69.3% for abundance). mackerel observed in 2019 15%
in collaboration with national third Malin Shelf herring were Overall, the biomass of boarfish lower than in 2018 with a slight
level institutions. distributed further south in 2019 observed in 2019 was 4% lower than increase in area coverage (7%).
The survey began in mid-June in compared to 2018. Herring in 2018 with a slight increase in area
Figure 1. Survey tracks and trawl stations 2019. the southern Celtic Sea and worked detections were concentrated in an coverage (7%). CELTIC SEA HERRING
progressively northwards over a area to the north and west of Tory
42-day period providing synoptic Island (south of 56˚N) in 6.a.S HORSE MACKEREL Herring were observed in two
coverage of shelf seas from northern and to the west of the Hebrides distinct areas; in the western and
Biscay to northern Scotland. in 6.a.N, particularly north of St. Horse mackerel were most eastern Celtic Sea (Figure 2).
Stock abundance estimates (by Kilda (Figure 2). Although the total frequently observed along the west One winter ring fish (~18.5cm)
age) for boarfish, herring (Malin spawning stock biomass in 2019 coast of Ireland and Celtic Sea, dominated the total estimate,
Shelf and Celtic Sea) and horse was lower than that for 2018 for where the bulk of the total estimated representing 65% of total biomass
mackerel were calculated from the WESPAS survey area, the final biomass was located (Figure 4). and 72% of total abundance. Two
acoustic detections and biological estimate for the combined Malin Observations of horse mackerel winter ring fish (~21cm) were also
data obtained from trawl sampling. shelf herring stocks will only be along the west coast and Celtic Sea evident (30%). In combination,
The information was submitted to known when the biomass from were comparable to 2018 in terms of these two immature ages classes Figure 4. Horse mackerel distribution
ICES for use in the stock assessment the survey of 6.a.N carried out by
process, where applicable. the RV Scotia at the same time is
included.
AREA COVERAGE There were good signs of 2-wr
The survey covered the
(winter ring) and 3-wr herring
distributed in 6.a.S during the survey National Fisheries College of Ireland
continental shelf waters from 47°30’ for the first time in a number of
N to 59°30’ N extending westward years. There were fewer young 1-wr Schedule 2019
to the Porcupine Bank (Figure 1). herring caught on the survey in 2019
Survey effort and geographical compared to 2018; however, this
coverage were maintained in line survey is not designed to capture
with previous surveys to ensure juvenile herring. The age profile
continuity in the time series of stock available from the trawl samples in
abundance estimates. In total, the 2019 indicates that 2-wr and 3-wr
survey covered 5,950 nmi (nautical herring make up 59% of the total Second Hand Full Safety Training (3-day) GMDSS Short Range Radio Proficiency
miles) over 57 transects with a total biomass and 65% of the abundance. – 06 January-24 April, NFC Castletownbere – 02-04 December, NFC Greencastle (Modules 1 & 2)
Figure 2. Herring distribution of the Malin Shelf herring (6a, 7b,c) and Celtic Sea area coverage of over 61,180 nmi². Maturity analysis indicates that 79%
– 03-05 December, NFC Castletownbere – 03-05 December, Cromane, Co. Kerry,
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Huge effort from Irish fishermen on clean Dutch challenge EU pulse ban
oceans initiative
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ishermen in the primarily by Dutch fishermen, that since the introduction of the were 2.6 times less common
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Netherlands have begun is currently being phased in, practice they have seen declines soles, while half of thornback
a legal challenge to the following a vote in the EU of sole, cod and seabass in areas rays had also disappeared. Areas
n late October, The Minister “Just sign up to it, you’re EU’s ban on pulse trawling. parliament last April. A full ban where pulse fishing is carried with pulse trawling also saw
for Agriculture, Food and
the Marine, Michael Creed, actually already doing The challenge was mounted is due to come into full effect in out, with some also reporting an increase in fragile brittle
TD, welcomed the increase in this at sea anyway and in October when the Dutch 2021. large amounts of dead fish on stars and scavenger species
trawlers and other fishing boats Minister for Agriculture, Carola Since then a number of the water. such as hermit crabs – which
now signed up to Ireland’s Clean you’re not getting any Schouten filed an application countries, including France, A study—the first of its scientists say are signs the whole
Oceans Initiative. credit for it. All the lads with the European Court of have moved to ban the practice kind to assess impacts of pulse ecosystem is more at risk.
The Clean Oceans Initiative Justice (ECJ) calling for the ban in their territorial waters. Earlier fishing in the field—published Criticism has also come
involves fishermen storing and
at sea have been doing it to be overturned. this year, Sinn Féin MEP Matt this year by the UK’s Centre from the environmental non-
returning to land marine plastics for years.” Ms Schouten, in a letter to Carthy called on the Irish for Environment, Fisheries and governmental organisation
that come up in their nets daily as the Dutch parliament, said that government to start the process Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) BLOOM who, alongside inshore
they fish, thereby removing this
DAMIEN TURNER, the EU Council and Parliament of prohibiting pulse trawling in found 57 per cent species losses fishermen were at the forefront
pollution, 80 per cent of which SKIPPER, have breached several parts of Irish waters immediately. in areas where pulse trawling of the campaign to see the
comes from land-based sources, CASTLETOWNBERE. EU law, claiming also that the Unsurprisingly, the attempt is carried out – a figure close practice banned in European
from the marine environment. ban is out of kilter with available to overturn the European wide on three times that observed waters and earlier this autumn
The Minister launched the science, and harms innovation ban has met with fierce criticism in fishing areas without pulse filed a third complaint to the
Clean Oceans Initiative in and technological development. from a number of quarters – not trawling. European Commission against
January this year at Union Hall A ban on the controversial least, UK inshore fishermen who The study also found that in the Netherlands regarding the
setting a very ambitious target for practice, which is carried out fish in the North Sea, and say areas with pulse trawling there practice.
Image by Cathal Noonan, courtesy of BIM
the participation of the entire Irish
trawl fishing fleet in the scheme we are now at 70% participation. one of 17 Global Goals that commend all those currently
by 31st December 2019. To date, I would like to thank every boat make up the 2030 Agenda for involved in the Clean Ocean’s
168 trawlers and 56 other fishing
boats have signed up with 12
owner who has joined up”.
Minister Creed sought to
Sustainable Development. By
the end of the third quarter this
Initiative being run by BIM and
the longstanding commitment
Landing obligation has increased workloads for fishermen
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ports registered and involved in go further; “We need to get year, approximately 70 tonnes many in the fishing industry have he EU Social Partners performance of the fishing Treaty on the Functioning of the economic data on how fisheries
the Initiative. every single trawler on-board of marine plastic waste had been to bringing ashore plastic waste in Sea Fisheries— sector is affected. According EU. As part of that, they have policies impact the working
Vessels participating in the for this. This is good for the collected from 12 of Ireland’s from the sea. I look forward to European Transport to the EU Social Partners in also called on the Commission to conditions and safety standards
Fishing For Litter campaign fishing industry and good for busiest fishing ports and 25.5 seeing 100% participation by our Workers Federation (ETF) and Sea Fisheries, the obligation is raise the procurement of socio- of fishermen.
under the Clean Oceans initiative the environment.” The Minister tonnes of used fishing nets have trawling fleet by the end of this Europêche—have adopted a joint therefore contradictory to Art. 39
have brought in more than 69 added, “I’m delighted that the been collected for recycling year.” resolution on the socio-economic of the Treaty on the Functioning
tonnes of marine litter in the last Fisheries Producer Organisations by BIM’s mobile shredder, the
Engine reliability
impact of the EU landing of the EU which stipulates the
three months alone. endorsed this Initiative and are ‘Green Machine’. Applicants are advised to sign obligation on the fishing industry. objective ‘to ensure the optimum
Minister Creed said “It is encouraging their members to Minister Creed expressed up online at http://www.bim.ie/ The regulation on the landing utilisation of the factors of
heartening to see the numbers sign up and get involved.” his thanks to BIM and to those fishing-for-litter/ or by contacting obligation was adopted in production, and thus to ensure
that have come on board and that Protecting our oceans is leading the early brigade “I must BIM directly at (01)2144100. 2015 and has been gradually a fair standard of living for the
implemented since then. It aims fisheries community by assuring
at reducing unwanted catch by the availabilities of supplies’.
Ombudsman says quota negotiations must be made public obliging fishing operators to land
all caught fish. On one hand, it
Another issue concerns the
storage of catch. An increased
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n late October, the EU the December Council quota following a legal complaint transparency surrounding the is supposed to allow for better volume of fish onboard impacts
monitoring of the use of fishing working conditions. At the Avoid dirty Bacteria growth Save your injectors
Ombudsman, Emily negotiations “at the time they are made by ClientEarth—an annual quota setting decision diesel tanks - risk of blockage
O’Reilly issued a formal circulated to Member States or as environmental organisation making process. quotas, and on the other, it should same time, due to gross tonnage
of in-line filters
recommendation for the EU soon as possible thereafter.” which in 2017 reported The December Councils incentivise the operators to invest limitations, it is not possible
Council to “proactively make The recommendation comes £11,428,856 in earnings—against will take place in Brussels on in more selective gear. to use larger vessels that could
public” documents relating to on the back of an inquiry the Council with respect the December 16th and 17th. However, and as most accommodate this increase.
fishermen are only too well The operators, therefore, need CJC® Oil Filters installed on-board
aware, the landing obligation to make more fishing trips “FIONA K III on:
was introduced without any to compensate for the losses • Diesel Fuel
prior impact assessment of linked to landing of unwanted • Engine Lube Oil
the socio-economic and safety catch. Fishers, in turn, face • Hydraulic Systems
consequences. It is already more work onboard due to
evident that the measure poses increased load handing. And
several concerns regarding the the landing obligation has,
well-being of people who fish therefore, led to increased labour
and economic performance of the on-board, reduced resting time
Happy Christmas
sector, say the Social Partners. and underutilisation of rightful
As all catch has to be landed, fishing opportunities.
the issue of chokes arises. The On account of these factors the
& A Peaceful New Year quota for specific species is
very quickly used, leading to
EU Social Partners have called
on the European Commission
area closures, which means to revise the “ill-conceived and Let us help you with
from all at Bord Iascaigh Mhara that fishing opportunities for not fit for purpose EU landing your oil related issues
other species are impacted. In obligation” so that it is consistent
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have to be landed, the economic Directive 2017/159 and the
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10 News QUOTAS DECEMBER 2019 The Skipper The Skipper DECEMBER 2019 QUOTAS News 11
Table 1: Stocks with proposlas for increased Total Allowable Catch (TAC)
EU Commission proposes Table 3: Stocks with proposals for decreased Total Allowable Catch (TAC) The TAC for Haddock in the Celtic
Sea could increase massively according
ensures that Member States with no
quota for one of these by-catch stocks
quotas ahead of
to ICES advice (+100%), but the can continue fishing for other target
Commission proposes a 30% increase, stocks. The exact amounts for the by-
using the lower part of the MSY range, catch TACs and their accompanying
December Councils
in order to protect the vulnerable cod measures will be issued at a later stage,
stock that is caught as a bycatch of after ICES provides its scientific advice.
haddock. In the existing proposal, however, the
Where multiannual plans are not Commission has already deducted
Proposed TACs for 2020 recommend in place, the Commission has turned
to the management strategies of the
from the advised catches the amounts
corresponding to the agreed exemptions
cuts to 40 stocks Advisory Councils, which have been
assessed by ICES as sustainable. For
to the landing obligation.
The proposal covers stocks managed
example, for southern Horse Mackerel, by the EU alone and stocks managed
the Commission has proposed to follow in cooperation with third countries,
the management strategy of the Pelagic such as Norway, or through Regional
Advisory Council, which recommends a Fisheries Management
reduction of the quota by 50%. Organisations (RFMOs). Agreement on
The Commission has also proposed a number of stocks subject international
safeguard measures to ensure that negotiations have just recently been
Table 2: Stocks with no changes in Total Allowable Catch (TAC)
the amount of Cod and Whiting in finalised or are ongoing. Some further
the Celtic Sea recovers to safe levels. stocks are awaiting scientific advice, or
These measures consist of increased have only recently had advice published.
selectivity, closures and appropriate For these, the figures will be included at
control to prevent illegal discards. a later stage.
The Commission proposes to Note: The tables shown only list EU
continue the quota exchange system for stocks, which are not shared with third
by-catches. These are quotas set for countries. All TAC values are expressed
stocks fished as by-catches in other in tonnes and rounded to the nearest
healthy target fisheries. This system full number.
Colmcille fishing Scad on north-west coast of Donegal. Image: Paul Dirrane
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head of this year’s December Council’s opportunities at “maximum sustainable yield”
(16th-17th December), the Commission (MSY) for the stocks with a full scientific
has adopted its proposal for fishing assessment, and at “precautionary levels” for
opportunities in 2020 for 72 stocks in the other stocks. The proposal follows the advice of
Atlantic and the North Sea. For 32 stocks the the International Council for the Exploration
fishing quota is either increased or remains the of the Sea (ICES).
same; for 40 stocks the quota is reduced. Currently, 59 stocks are being fished at
Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for MSY, up from 9 in 2009. This means, says
Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries the Commission, that the fishing pressure on
said the proposal “consolidates our efforts for the stocks is limited to a level that will allow
sustainable fishing in Atlantic and North Sea a healthy future for the fish stocks’ biomass
waters.” while taking into account socio-economic
“Over the past years,” he said, “we have had a factors. The Commission says it is working
steady rise in the number of healthy stocks, and with Member States to support the fishermen
– as a consequence – also a steady rise in the in reaching the objective of fishing all stocks
profits of our fishing sector. This is the result at sustainable levels by 2020, as set by the
of responsible management and continuous Common Fisheries Policy.
implementation As the size of some key fish stocks has
efforts, primarily increased—for instance, Haddock in the Celtic
by our fishermen, Sea and Sole in the Bristol Channel– so has the
who are the first profitability of the fishing sector, it states.
THE MANAGEMENT ones to implement
our conservation DETAILS OF THE PROPOSAL
AND STAFF OF measures and also the
KT NETS WISH ALL ones to benefit most
from increased yields.
For 2020, the multiannual plans for the
North Sea and for the Western Waters provide
THEIR CUSTOMERS & With such sustained
commitment, 2020
the framework to adapt management measures
to complex mixed fisheries as well as to avoid
FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY will be another year of extreme variations of TACs. For instance:
progress for Europe’s The Commission proposes to limit the
CHRISTMAS & fisheries.” decrease of the TACs for Northern and
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR In line with the
objectives and
Southern Hake to -20%, using the upper part
of the MSY range according to the Western
legal framework Waters multiannual plan. The stocks have a
of the Common healthy biomass, therefore a limited reduction
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proposing fishing scientists.
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Government Approves Agriculture, Forest and Seafood The fishing industry has survived Spanish Skate Fishing
Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan precisely on its ability to adapt Offences
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total of 49 submissions were Vessel design, more efficient engines, Novo Alborada Image: Javier Alonso,
inister for Agriculture, key sectors required to prepare received by the Department better planned fishing activities will MarineTraffic.com
Department’s Adaptation Plan
Michael Creed, TD, has sectoral adaptation plans—as part of approved by Government during the nine week public all play a role and the industry is
welcomed government the Plan. consultation on the draft Adaptation already looking at where changes can
approval for the Agriculture, Forest The Minister stated the Plan, Plan (3 more were received after the be made.
and Seafood Climate Change which will be reviewed and updated August 16th closing date). In terms of “There is a growing awareness in
Sectoral Adaptation Plan. Adaptation every five years, is an important step climate change impacts, submissions the fishing industry of the dangers
is the process of preparing for the in building “a strong and resilient cited variability and increased risk posed by climate change and, as a
impacts of climate change. sector that is well placed to take on to productivity, investment, and sector so dependent on stable climate,
The Minister stated “I am very the challenges and opportunities employment as one of the main fishing and the wider seafood sector
pleased the Agriculture, Forest and presented by our changing climate’’. impacts on the sectors. will embrace innovation in this
Seafood Climate Change Sectoral In September, the Feedback on the Draft Climate regard.”
Adaptation Plan has been approved Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Adaptation Sectoral Plan The KFO has said, however, the
for the Agriculture, Forest and sector needs more information.
as part of the Whole-of-Government Change (IPCC) released a 900 page
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Seafood sector from the Killybegs Climate change monitoring needs to
approach adopted under Climate report detailing the impact of climate Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) he Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has
be improved, gaps in our knowledge
Action Plan 2019. We have taken change on the oceans, including the the frequency of extreme sea-level distributions, the Plan acknowledges cited the increasing frequency of relating to the most critical areas for welcomed the ruling by Judge Seán O’Donnabháin on
a consistent approach to adaptation implications of climate change for events. Over the course of this it “is reasonable to assume that storms and loss of seasonal stability the industry need to be improved. 4th November 2019 who imposed a fine of €20,000 in
planning across the Department and fisheries. century, these trends are projected these changes will challenge as the factors currently having the For fisheries, the main gap addition to the forfeiture of €60,000 of catch and gear on the
have prepared a single plan covering According to the IPCC, there is to continue. The ability to adapt will some assumptions underlying the most impact on the sector. identified by the Marine Institute Spanish vessel, the Novo Alborada, following a guilty plea at
the agriculture, forest and seafood already overwhelming evidence depend on the capacity of individuals current management areas for some The main challenge for the seafood relates to changes in fish Cork Circuit Court.
sector.” that climate change is resulting in and communities and the resources Northeast Atlantic fisheries.” sector, said the KFO, will be the distributions, migrations, abundance, The Spanish registered fishing vessel was detained in
It is widely acknowledged that profound consequences for ocean available to them. The Plan also states that “To challenge of mitigating arising communities, growth, and age Castletownbere on 9th July 2019 for skate fishing infringements,
primary producers are very much ecosystems and people. The ocean In this regard, the Government’s address climate change vulnerability, problems and finding innovative ways structure. The lack of a long term resulting from a joint operation with the UK Marine Management
to the forefront of dealing with the is warmer, more acidic and this is Adaptation Plan—which operates management systems must create to deal with changing opportunities. current monitoring system in Irish Organisation (MMO) and An Gardaí.
impacts of climate change. Like already disrupting species throughout in tandem with the Government’s opportunities for fishers, fish farmers Mitigation measures to reduce carbon waters is cited as a significant gap in The master of the vessel, Manuel Juncal Juncal pleaded guilty
other sectors, the seafood sector will the ocean food web, with impacts on mitigation plan, Climate Action and fish workers to remain flexible emissions, they highlight, will also the Northeast Atlantic. to the charge of retention of a prohibited species of fish and a
be impacted, and this is something marine ecosystems and people that Plan to tackle Climate breakdown— and to be able to sustainably utilise impact the sector. According to the KFO, while the second charge of misreporting the vessel’s fishing activity on its
the entire production chain needs depend on them. highlights fifteen case studies diverse livelihood opportunities. Shifting patterns of species Plan is adequate in terms of a summary logbook. Fifty-two boxes of critically endangered blue skate were
to consider. The Minister said, “in With respect fisheries, specifically, identifying real examples of how Climate change adaptation strategies abundance will means a loss of potential impacts and consequences incorrectly recorded as long-nosed skate in the vessel’s logbook.
the sector has and will continue to must include the participation of all of traditional species. Ocean and the adaptation objectives laid out Highlighting the success of this operation and praising the
addition to reducing our emissions, since around 1950 many marine
acidification will mean damage are appropriate for the duration of the interagency cooperation involved, Susan Steele, Chair, SFPA
we must ensure that our food species across various groups have be impacted by changing weather stakeholders.”
to shellfish stocks and damage Plan, stakeholders need to be aware this said: “The blue skate is an endangered species that requires our
production system is resilient and undergone shifts in geographical patterns and steps towards building protection and we have a zero tolerance approach to any vessels
ready to adapt to future climate risk.” range and seasonal activities in resilience. to calcareous reef habitats with is a very brief synopsis.
subsequent loss of commercial stock In terms of helping the sector illegally fishing endangered species in our waters. We liaised
The Plan just announced, builds response to ocean warming, sea Among the fifteen are case studies with the UK MMO on this case and their close cooperation with
habitats. Shifts in energy models to better prepare to adapt to
relating to changing fish stock
on the 2017 adaptation planning
document, Adaptation Planning –
Developing Resilience to Climate
ice change and biogeochemical
changes, such as oxygen loss, to their
habitats, resulting in shifts in species
distributions, harmful algal blooms,
ocean acidification, and seafood
EMFF (to wind and wave, for instance)
will mean increased competition for
future climate change, the KFO
said the Department could help
Irish authorities led to the infringement being detected following
inspection, which has now led to a successful prosecution. We
Change in the Irish Agriculture
and Forest Sector, with the main
composition, abundance and biomass
production of ecosystems, from the
infrastructure. Most point to the
need for further research, monitoring
Supports for space for fishermen and “will occupy
considerable offshore sites which will
with implementing a monitoring
programme to establish baselines,
will continue to work with authorities in the UK and across
Europe to deter and detect any future illegal fishing violations.”
Current EU regulations prohibit blue skate from being fished,
difference being the inclusion of the
seafood sector—which was identified
equator to the poles.
Melting glaciers and ice sheets
(including adequate financial
support for these) and stakeholder
Fishermen be no-fishing zones.”
On the plus side changes could
see the development of an Irish
support research and protect Ireland’s
current access to fishing grounds.
The KFO also highlighted,
retained on board, trans-shipped, or landed. This is the highest
protection possible under the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy.
by Ireland’s Statutory National
Adaptation Framework (NAF)
are causing sea level rise, and coastal
extreme events are becoming more
engagement in terms of building
adaptive capacity.
for Storm fleet in more northern waters, the
development of new fisheries as
however, that with BREXIT, which
could wipe-out a substantial portion
In a separate incident, on November 12th a Spanish
registered fishing vessel was detained for alleged skate fishing
published in 2018 as one of twelve severe. Sea level rise will increase With respect changes in fish stock
Damage new species into our newly warmer
waters, with consequent downstream
of its fishing potential, and a Marine
Spatial Plan, which could, likewise,
infringements following an inspection by Sea-Fisheries Protection
Officers of the SFPA in Castletownbere. Similarly, the alleged
infringements relate to the retention of Blue skate on board.
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opportunities, they said. severely curtail access to traditional
he Government’s Climate In terms of how the sector is fishing grounds, this is a particularly Three days later the LÉ William Butler Yeats detained a
third Spanish registered vessel approximately 59 nautical miles
FISH WANTED
Change Sectoral Adaptation currently adapting to climate change, difficult time for the fishing industry
Plan highlights Ireland’s the KFO highlight the fishing industry to embrace the necessary mitigation North West of Valentia Island for an alleged breach of fishing
European Maritime and Fisheries has survived precisely on its ability measures required by the Climate regulations. The vessel was escorted by the LÉ William Butler
Fund (EMFF) Programme 2014- to adapt to changing circumstances. Change Adaptation Plan. Yeats to Galway, where it was handed over to An Garda Síochána.
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WISHING YOU A VERY KFO would like to wish
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NT of affiliated fishermen. PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
Also highlighted in the Plan, Christmas & prosperous
however, is the fact that, to date, FROM ALL THE TEAM AT
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