The Welsh Fishermen’s Association (WFA) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s ‘positive direction’ on the future of the scallop fishery industry in Cardigan Bay.
The WFA’s response follows the announcement today (Monday) by Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths of the result of consultation into new management measures for scallop fishing in the Bay.
The decision marks the culmination of a huge amount of collaboration and input by key stakeholders from industry, government, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the Seafish Industry Authority and academia to support the sustainable management of an important fishery in Wales.