Closure of spider crab fishery.

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A decision made (07/08/2006) regarding Annual closure of spider crab fishery.

Subject:	Annual closure of spider crab fishery
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-107		Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:	6.1.6
Written report – Title	Spider crab fishery closure
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Simon Bossy – Head of Fisheries and Marine Resources
Decision(s): To approve the annual spider crab fishery closure
Reason(s) for decision: Due to the moult of the spider crab population in mid-summer the crabs become unmarketable. Each year the fishery is closed for a period at the request of Fisheries Organisations.
Action required: Department Officers to organise the insertion of details into the Gazette Section of the Jersey Evening Post.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 7 August 2006

Closure of spider crab fishery.

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

Environment Division

SPIDER CRAB FISHERY CLOSURE

Public

Purpose of the Report

To promote a sustainable Island economy which includes a diverse and adaptable fishing industry

Background

Because the spider crab population moults in mid-summer and the crabs become soft and unmarketable, each year the Fisheries Organisations ask for a closed season during this period.

Legislative powers for this exist under the Sea Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions)(Jersey) Regulations 1998 when the Minister may agree the closure.

This has been occurring for the last 6 to 7 years and is at the request of the Fishing Industry. It does not require a States debate and the only action is to have a Gazette Notice (copy attached) in the Jersey Evening Post at least 14 days before the event. A copy of the notice as it appeared in 2005 is also attached.

Recommendation

The Minister is recommended to approve the closure.

Written by:	Simon Bossy

Approved by:	Chris Newton, Director of Environment Department

Endorsed by:

Attachments:

[To be listed]

Copy of JEP insertion

Copy of 2005 JEP insertion

04.08.06

File ref:6.1.6

Ministerial Decision Case Ref: MD-PE-2006-00107