Ireland: SFPA publishes new fisheries information notice on spurdog regulations

Published 2023년 5월 11일

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The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) of Ireland has published a new Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) permitting the commercial fishing of Spurdog in North Western Waters. This follows a recovery in the Spurdog population, leading to the end of a five-year ban on the species. The notice outlines regulations for fishing, including catch limits, a maximum conservation size of 100cm, and compliance with the landing obligation for Spurdog under 100cm in length. The notice is available on the SFPA's website.

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SFPA publishes new fisheries information notice on spurdog regulations for Irish vessels operating in north western waters. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) announces the publication of a new Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) *as of May 2nd, 2023. This FIN pertains to the latest regulations for Irish vessels operating within North Western Waters and is specifically focused on commercial fishing of Spurdog. The FIN is publicly accessible on the SFPA’s website (link: FFSU-FC-FIN-OC-03-23 Spurdog Regulations for Irish Vessels Operating in North Western Waters). This comprehensive and informative notice provides key details on Spurdog regulations, including: After five years as a prohibited species, Spurdog is judged to have recovered sufficiently to again support commercial landings this year and next year. The decision is based on International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES) advice that Spurdog can support a sustainable fishery. The total allowable catch ...

Source: Fish Focus