Surely representation is what the Sea fisheries committees are about as most of the members have a vested interest in the commercial sector! If they represent the commercial sector and these guys are out working all hours then the SFC's should start to come out and explain their perspective and their ideas for conservation.
Maybe that's why the trawlermen series was aired to give an insight into the industry, but really ended up shooting themselves in the foot when people saw what was trawled up and it's value on the market. This image is what gets anglers backs up .
They are'nt going to get the same sort of respect as the crew of the 'Cornelia Marie' in the Bering sea, their fisheries, having a whole different ethos with strict qoutas, closed seasons etc.
Looking at the Marine bill. and the replies ..The loudest voices I seem to hear are the true environmentallists, with many groups coming together with one voice to petition the government for a bill which best represents their view!
Maybe that's why the trawlermen series was aired to give an insight into the industry, but really ended up shooting themselves in the foot when people saw what was trawled up and it's value on the market. This image is what gets anglers backs up .
They are'nt going to get the same sort of respect as the crew of the 'Cornelia Marie' in the Bering sea, their fisheries, having a whole different ethos with strict qoutas, closed seasons etc.
Looking at the Marine bill. and the replies ..The loudest voices I seem to hear are the true environmentallists, with many groups coming together with one voice to petition the government for a bill which best represents their view!
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