Seafish responds to Welsh marine proposals

12 May 2011

Seafish has responded to the Welsh Assembly Government's 'Consultation on Sustainable development for Welsh seas: Our approach to marine planning in Wales'.  Seafish welcomes several aspects of the proposals, including the intention to plan inshore and offshore areas together. Some aspects are however of concern. These include the planning of highly protected marine areas and the apparent organisation of fishing activities, which is already determined by the Common Fisheries Policy.

This Seafish response was made after consultation with the Marine Environmental Legislation Expert Group. The full response is available here: /media/publications/Welsh_marine_planning_May_11_2.pdf