SIPF D123_Future Management of Brown Crab in UK and Ireland

Summary

This study (SIPF Project D123) looks at the merits of the various tools and systems used elsewhere to manage sectors involved with Brown Crab fisheries, such as; access restrictions, pot limitations, shellfish licences and permits, quotas and TACs, Minimum Landing Sizes and gear technology, and considers their utility in managing Brown Crab stocks in UK and Ireland.

Author

• Nautilus Consultants

Publication Reference No.

SR633

Publication date

01 December 2009