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Yahoo
02-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jersey trawling area limited from September 2026
More than one fifth of the island's territorial waters will be designated as marine protected areas and off limits to trawling and dredging from September 2026, the government has confirmed. Jersey politicians voted unanimously for the Marine Spatial Plan in October, which included a pledge to increase the area of protected waters from 6.5% to 23%. Marine protected areas prohibit mobile gear fishing, which includes trawling and dredging, to stop damage to habitats and species. Jersey's government said it will work with licensed fishermen in Jersey and France to support adjustment to the new rules. A timeline for implementing the plan released by the infrastructure and environment committee also shows part of Les Sauvages reef will be off limits to all fishing. Only commercially licensed vessels will be prohibited from fishing in the protected areas. Potting, netting, rod and line fishing and all recreational activities are unaffected by the changes. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey An additional 4% of territorial waters are being researched and could be added to the protected marine areas by 2030, the committee said. "This will be a seismic shift for marine management in Jersey waters, significantly changing the face of fishing," it said. "The Economic Impact Assessment will assist in understanding the livelihood impact of these changes and government will work with licensed fishermen in Jersey and France to support adjustment to the new rules." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to More on this story Jersey marine protection plan gets States backing Panel fears marine plan could destroy habitats Minister promises fishermen he will listen to fears Related internet links Government of Jersey
BBC News
02-08-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Jersey trawling and dredging area limited from September 2026
More than one fifth of the island's territorial waters will be designated as marine protected areas and off limits to trawling and dredging from September 2026, the government has politicians voted unanimously for the Marine Spatial Plan in October, which included a pledge to increase the area of protected waters from 6.5% to 23%.Marine protected areas prohibit mobile gear fishing, which includes trawling and dredging, to stop damage to habitats and government said it will work with licensed fishermen in Jersey and France to support adjustment to the new rules. A timeline for implementing the plan released by the infrastructure and environment committee also shows part of Les Sauvages reef will be off limits to all fishing. Only commercially licensed vessels will be prohibited from fishing in the protected netting, rod and line fishing and all recreational activities are unaffected by the changes. An additional 4% of territorial waters are being researched and could be added to the protected marine areas by 2030, the committee said. "This will be a seismic shift for marine management in Jersey waters, significantly changing the face of fishing," it said."The Economic Impact Assessment will assist in understanding the livelihood impact of these changes and government will work with licensed fishermen in Jersey and France to support adjustment to the new rules."
CTV News
30-07-2025
- CTV News
Kingsville ferry service delayed
Kingsville's ferry service operations have been delayed by a week. The Town said this is due to the dredging in Kingsville Harbour. Typically, the ferry service to Pelee Island will begin from Leamington, then switches to Kingsville partway through summer for the rest of the season. But this year, dredging work has yet to be completed. According to a news release, the harbour needs dredging to make the water deep enough for the ferry to come into the Kingsville port. The work was expected to be done on Tuesday. While it's not finished, most of it is done. 'The Ocean Group removed an estimated 20,000 cubic metres of material within the first five days of operations,' said Jack Frye, the chairman of the board of directors for the Port of Kingsville. Now, a survey needs to be done to ensure the port is safe. Because of the delays, the Kingsville Non-Profit Port Management Corporation said ferry service in the town will begin on Aug. 5. 'The Town of Kingsville acknowledges that ferry service has been delayed for the second summer in a row, in addition to other years in recent memory,' the town wrote in the news release. 'The town understands that there can be extenuating circumstances that impact timely dredging. However, these annual delays have a negative impact on our residents, visitors, and businesses who rely on the ferry service.' It said it will be following up with the Kingsville Non-Profit Port Management Corporation to address concerns.
CTV News
24-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Dredging desperately needed in Delta
Vancouver Watch People living in float homes in Delta are pleading for help, saying the Fraser River needs dredging badly.
RNZ News
15-07-2025
- RNZ News
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Tim Batt Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Tim Batt. Last night Tasman resident Rose Renton told the story of her home being caught in two floods. Could dredging of the Wai-iti River have made a difference? And if so why does the Tasman District Council restrict it? Tonight the Tasman District Council answers Rose's concerns. The Panel also hears from Sue Chetwin, chair of the Grocery Action Group about the Commerce Commission's plans to take legal action against Foodstuffs North Island and its subsidiary Gilmours Wholesale for alleged "cartel behaviour".
