The Isle of Man saw a return to generations of tradition recently, with the first locally caught kippers going on sale across the island, as well as fresh herring. Once home to a huge herring industry, that in the 1970s…
With poor weather marring the start of the Manx king scallop season, fewer than a dozen boats got out on the opening day on 1 November. Bonnie Lass III… A couple of boats took their first tows off Maughold, and…
A public consultation is seeking views on major changes to the future management of the Isle of Man’s king scallop industry to ensure its long-term sustainability. The industry is of significant commercial importance for the island, generating up to several…
The Isle of Man king scallop seasonal fishery opened at the beginning of November with licensed boats on a daily quota of 560kg, in line with catch limits implemented by the Manx government to regulate the fishery. Since the start…
Battle over Manx scallop management. A major rift has opened up between the Scottish and Isle of Man administrations over management of the Manx king scallop fishery. Scottish fisheries minister Fergus Ewing has said the Scottish government could invoke the…
The Isle of Man fisheries department (DEFA) is setting up a board to advise the Manx government on the sustainable management of the island’s king and queen scallop fisheries. Above: Dr Walter Crozier. DEFA regulates both king and queen scallop fisheries,…
