Welsh fishing strategy

WALES’ first Fisheries Strategy was made public in Aberystwyth Marina last week. It has been heralded as a “step towards securing the future of the fishing industry” by Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones.

The Strategy looks at the future of fishing until 2020 across all sectors of aquaculture, commercial fisheries and recreational fisheries.

The strategy is supported by an annually reviewed implementation plan and aims to support the development of viable and sustainable fisheries while safeguarding the environment.

The Minister recognised that tourism is an increasingly important element of the rural economy and recreational fishing attracts many thousands of visitors to Wales each year.

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