Stuie Posted April 30, 2021 Report Share Posted April 30, 2021 View in browser | News update from the Angling Trust & Fish Legal SPECIAL UPDATE Bluefin tuna: Government give go ahead for “citizen science” fishery A science-based recreational bluefin tuna fishery has been given the green light by Defra. This news, welcomed by anglers, was secured by Bluefin Tuna UK, with the support of the Angling Trust. On 23rd April 2021, Cefas and Defra confirmed that an English CatcH And Release Tagging (CHART) program for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna will operate in the waters of the South and West in Autumn 2021. Read more Campaign update: Fighting to save angling on Admiralty Pier The Angling Trust is working with the Dover Sea Anglers Association (DSAA) to stop the closure of Admiralty Pier to sea angling and will be meeting with the Dover Harbour Authority on Thursday, 6th May 2021. Admiralty Pier has been a mecca for sea anglers for over 100 years with the Dover Sea Angling Association having held events on the pier since 1903. It is at the heart of both the local sea angling community in Kent, and the national community, with anglers travelling from across the country and locally to fish off the pier. Admiralty Pier is a location with huge cultural and historical significance and is a vital sea angling hotspot that supports the local economy and delivers many social benefits to society such as its contribution to health and wellbeing. Sign the Petition Next Sea Angling Forum: Shark Handling for Anglers - A Practical Guide This forum is the fourth in a series of 'shark-themed' events planned by the Angling Trust in 2021 aimed at Recreational Sea Anglers (RSA’s). This is your chance to again listen to and engage with Dr Simon Thomas, the Honorary Biologist with the Shark Angling Club of Great Briton (SACGB) and the Sportfishing Club of the British Isles (SCBI), who have provided co-funding for scientific papers with the SACGB. Ahead of this event Simon says: “Following on from Dr Georgia Jones’s talk on why the ecology and unique physiology of sharks makes them especially vulnerable to over exploitation, I want to explore the practicalities of angling for sharks and how we can ensure that as many of the fish we return can both survive and thrive. The good news is that when the correct fishing and handling techniques are used, scientific evidence suggests that the survival of the sharks we release is extremely high. Unfortunately, when either of these factors are sub-optimal, their survival can be severely impacted and although the fish may swim away strongly, they can die within a few days. Based on the shark handling guides of the Shark Angling Club of Great Britain, the Sportfishing Club of the British Isles and my personal experience from releasing over 4,200 sharks, I hope to explain, without being over prescriptive, how we can ensure that both the methods we use to catch sharks and how we handle them when releasing them can maximise the survival of the fish we catch, thus doing our part to ensure the future of the sport.” Click to register for Shark Handling forum Survey for sea anglers targeting all UK shark species There is still time to take part in a a new survey for recreational sea anglers targeting all UK shark species, from smaller species such as dogfish to larger species like blue sharks. The survey was launched through a new collaborative partnership with the Angling Trust, the Shark Angling Club of Great Britain and researchers at the Bournemouth University and the University of York. Click to take part in survey Join Anglers Against Pollution Sewage and plastic pollution are suffocating our waterways and oceans, and smothering our beaches. Pledge your support in the fight for cleaner waters today. Anglers Against Pollution: find out more Not yet a member? Please join today and support our work Supporting our work to protect and grow the sport you love has never been more important. We have been campaigning for over 10 years to ensure that we have a stronger voice for angling in Parliament, investing in coaching and recruitment to grow our sport, making progress on predation and campaigning to halt pollution of our waters. Become a member for just £29 per year and we’ll give you access to an exclusive list of discounts - plus you can choose a fantastic free gift! Find out more The Angling Trust We are a not for profit organisation, representing anglers, fighting for fish, fishing and the environment. We are recognised by the Government as the National Governing Body for angling in England and partner with Visit Wales and Natural Resources Wales to promote Fishing in Wales. We are a member-based organisation made up of anglers of all disciplines providing a united front to represent, grow and protect our sport. By becoming a member of the Angling Trust you are helping to protect the waterways you fish in and the fish which live within them, ensuring their health and protection for future generations. Click here for more information about membership Angling Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee, company number 05320350. Angling Trust & Fish Legal, Eastwood House, Rainbow Street, Leominster, HR6 8DQ. Telephone: 01568 620447 Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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