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M. C. Mifsud
A large number of proposals that aim to make the sea more sustainable were also
mentioned by a Professional Fishermen Association.
A task force should be set up with individuals selected from Fishermen so any illegal activities
in relation to fishing are reported. Only traditional fishing methods should be allowed in
Marine Protected areas. S registered boats should not be allowed to do any type of fishing.
Trawling should be made illegal within the 25mile zone as is causing total devastation to
marine life and traditional Fishermen. This happened after Malta entered the EU. This is
a main reason why fish decreased. Another reason for the decrease is that the amount of
recreational Fishermen has increased. They still sell fish to restaurants.
(Professional Fishermen Association 3)
Both one Professional Fishermen Association and one Dive Club association are
of the opinion that a ban should be introduced to take stock of the situation.
All the inshore sites are targeting Fishermen. If need be we ban fishing for 2 years. But then
we need to have studies done.
(Professional Fishermen Association 3)
There have to be areas that are pro life. We should put a 5 year moratorium. Then after the
moratorium the Fishermen are allowed in some zones and not in others. We proposed this
but when I went to discuss with politicians (name) he told me that you are going to make me
lose votes. MTA endorses our idea.
(Dive Club 3)
Government entities mention different logistical issues in order to be able to cope
with the increased numbers of MPAs
MPAs should not be implemented all at the same time, but there should be priorities, gps updates until and gradually introduced, including an educational campaign
to all people not only stakeholders. Even at schools.
(Government Entity 3)
Fisheries department know where the Fishermen boats are through satellite. A normal GPS
shows when you are approaching Filfla that it is protected and you cannot put down anchor
etc. All MPAs should be plotted in this way on GPS. It would make everyone more aware of
where they are even for enforcement reasons.
(Government Entity 1)
One NGO mentioned the importance of regulation and awareness raising, while
the Maritime Civil Protection Department mentioned the importance of media to
reach out.
All the marine area around Malta should be protected. They should have been extended.
There should be some more protection inside ports and creeks. Fishing should be restricted
in ports especially when they catch juvenile fish. We want to protect all the Maltese coast.
Divers should be aware and understand when they can cause damage to caves and refrain
from entering. We agree with maximum sustainable yield.
(NGO 3)
Notice to Mariners are checked by the commercial Fishermen but not by the recreational
Fishermen – media should be used more.
(Government Agency 1)
M. C. Mifsud
A large number of proposals that aim to make the sea more sustainable were also
mentioned by a Professional Fishermen Association.
A task force should be set up with individuals selected from Fishermen so any illegal activities
in relation to fishing are reported. Only traditional fishing methods should be allowed in
Marine Protected areas. S registered boats should not be allowed to do any type of fishing.
Trawling should be made illegal within the 25mile zone as is causing total devastation to
marine life and traditional Fishermen. This happened after Malta entered the EU. This is
a main reason why fish decreased. Another reason for the decrease is that the amount of
recreational Fishermen has increased. They still sell fish to restaurants.
(Professional Fishermen Association 3)
Both one Professional Fishermen Association and one Dive Club association are
of the opinion that a ban should be introduced to take stock of the situation.
All the inshore sites are targeting Fishermen. If need be we ban fishing for 2 years. But then
we need to have studies done.
(Professional Fishermen Association 3)
There have to be areas that are pro life. We should put a 5 year moratorium. Then after the
moratorium the Fishermen are allowed in some zones and not in others. We proposed this
but when I went to discuss with politicians (name) he told me that you are going to make me
lose votes. MTA endorses our idea.
(Dive Club 3)
Government entities mention different logistical issues in order to be able to cope
with the increased numbers of MPAs
MPAs should not be implemented all at the same time, but there should be priorities, gps updates until and gradually introduced, including an educational campaign
to all people not only stakeholders. Even at schools.
(Government Entity 3)
Fisheries department know where the Fishermen boats are through satellite. A normal GPS
shows when you are approaching Filfla that it is protected and you cannot put down anchor
etc. All MPAs should be plotted in this way on GPS. It would make everyone more aware of
where they are even for enforcement reasons.
(Government Entity 1)
One NGO mentioned the importance of regulation and awareness raising, while
the Maritime Civil Protection Department mentioned the importance of media to
reach out.
All the marine area around Malta should be protected. They should have been extended.
There should be some more protection inside ports and creeks. Fishing should be restricted
in ports especially when they catch juvenile fish. We want to protect all the Maltese coast.
Divers should be aware and understand when they can cause damage to caves and refrain
from entering. We agree with maximum sustainable yield.
(NGO 3)
Notice to Mariners are checked by the commercial Fishermen but not by the recreational
Fishermen – media should be used more.
(Government Agency 1)