Following this week's announcement on compensation for pollack fishermen - those for whom most of their fishing activity being the most affected - and in light of the drastic intervention by ICEs - the Cornish ish Producers Organisation has produced a paper seeking a pragmatic solution to what many would describe as an unwarranted management disaster.
Chris Ranford, Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers Organisation, said:
"It is positive to see the continued government attention on finding solutions to the ongoing challenges as a result of the current restrictions on the pollack fishery. Creating some financial support for part of the fleet will no doubt be welcomed by those eligible for compensation and we await to see the full details of the scheme before offering further thoughts. "In our efforts to improve the long-term management of the pollack stock, we have since been working closely with the UK government and - as it is a jointly managed stock – the EU. Earlier in the year the CFPO co-hosted a workshop with a diverse range of CFPO members, fisheries managers and scientists to discuss the necessary science and data needs to improve the understanding of the stock. The CFPO remains proactive in finding pragmatic solutions to managing the pollack fishery."