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Consideration is being given to developing a bluefin tuna fishery in Bailiwick waters. It comes as the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is no longer considered endangered.
There are current rules in place prohibiting the landing of bluefin tuna in the waters around the Bailiwick of Guernsey, but due to an increase in stock there is a potential to develop a fishery.
“In order for the Bailiwick to consider a fishery either commercial or recreational, it must first seek membership of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT),” said a spokesperson for the States of Guernsey.
The Committee for Economic Development is leading the charge on potentially developing this idea.
“This will involve compliance and legal work involving officers of the Committee and DEFRA officials,” continued a spokesperson.
“Should the Bailiwick be successful in gaining ICCAT membership, the Committee would thendetermine how best to manage any allocation of Bluefin Tuna secured.
“There is currently a limited UK quota of 65 tonnes for 2024 and it is therefore likely that only a very limited commercial/recreational catch and release fishery will be possible in the Bailiwick, but the Committee is taking necessary steps to examine options.”
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