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APPENDIX D: STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS (includes all written and verbal communication) Received from: Jan Willem Wijnstroom, Sportvisserij Nederland, Royal Dutch Angling Association May 18 th 2010 Bass is a prime target species for recreational anglers in the Netherlands, UK, Belgium and France. Bassfishing has gained a lot of popularity during the last 20 years. Due to the decline of flatfish, cod and eel stocks the range of fishing possibilities also declined: the increase in bass fishing possibilities provides the Dutch recreational angling sector with new opportunities. Estimated number of bass anglers in the Netherlands in 2006 was 91.000 (TNS NIPO 2006). More than 50 % of Dutch bass anglers advocate improved bass stock management. Commercial fishermen need to take part in this management. Recreational bass angling in Holland has a calculated socio economic value of 15,8 bilj euro on a yearly basis. Recreational bass anglers and commercial anglers (VBHL) fish for the same species and thus there is common interest in a management system that benefits better management of bass and other marine resources and in which the interests of both stakeholders are being taken care of. PI Comment 1.1.1 There are very little scientific research data available on eastern North sea bass populations. General perception amongst recreational anglers as well as members of VBHL is that mature and bigger bass are getting scarcer. There is a steady decline in the stamp of bass available to recreational anglers and other metiers like commercial rod and line fishermen. 1.1.2 Explicit (formal) reference points have not yet been defined for the bass stocks in ICES Area IV. A main assessment using the default assessment tree would very likely result in a score below the unconditional level but above the minimal level. It is likely that this performance indicator will attract a condition that requires the client to liaise with Research Bodies (IMARES, CEFAS) and have a part in the further development of appropriate reference points for the North Sea stock. 1.2.2 The mls for sea bass (36 cm) is considered to be too low. Sportvisserij Nederland advocates an mls increase to 42 cm , to give bass the opportunity to grow and to spawn. Although occasionally mature bass are found at 36 cm, we advocate that the whole fishery is subject to measures that protect undersized bass. VBHL fishermen apply a bigger mls which is the right step in the direction. Page 147 of 151
1.2.3 Sportvisserij Nederland strongly advocates to fill the gaps in scientific research regarding non quota species that are subject to growing fishing pressure. This is the case with mullet and bass. There is currently a legal requirement of the Data Collection Framework to provide quarterly estimates of the amount of bass landed by recreational fishermen in western waters but not in the North Sea. The information provided by recreational anglers questionnaires is not adequate while it provides us with figures that are largely aggregated. The current status of the stocks needs to be better investigated to achieve a firm basis for a future managementplan for recreational and commercial fisheries. 1.2.4 There are currently no explicit reference points for the bass stock. These reference points are a starting point for a sustainable fishery. 3.1.2 Sportvisserij Nederland wants to be involved in a regular dialogue with VBHL as a starting point to set up a bass management plan for both fisheries.. 3.2.1 The pre-assessment states that the formulation of specific management objectives for the Dutch sea bass fishery will be identified as a condition of certification. 3.2.5 Sportvisserij Nederland endorses the need for a system of monitoring and evaluation of management measures. Received from: Ruud Vergouwen, fisherman KG 5. Geacht heer Buijs, Mijn naam is Ruud Vergouwen. Ik ben al ca. 17 jaar actief als lijnenvisser op zeebaars met een kleine snelle boot in de Zuidelijke Noordzee, waarvan de laatste 5 jaren onder het visserijnummer KG 5. Vanuit deze beroepsmatige achtergrond en ervaring, worstel ik met een aantal vragen betreffende het MSC-certificeringstraject voor handlijngevangen zeebaars door de VBHL. 1. Elk voorjaar, zodra de watertemperatuur zo'n 9 graden bereikt, trekken er scholen zeebaars vanuit Het Kanaal de Zuidelijke Noordzee binnen. Gedurende de maanden april, mei en juni, verzamelen deze scholen zich op enkele paaiplaatsen om zich voort te planten. Na deze paaiperiode zwermen de scholen uit over diverse plaatsen, waar zij de verdere zomer verblijven. Gedurende de maanden half september, oktober, november en half december vind dan de najaarstrek plaats. Gedurende deze tijd scholen ze weer samen en verlaten ze (grotendeels) de Zuidelijke Noordzee weer om te overwinteren in warmer water. Gedurende de eerder genoemde paaiperiode zijn de zeebaarzen het meest kwetsbaar en worden ze het meest gevangen en dus aangevoerd. Er vanuitgaande dat het MSC-certificaat behaald wordt door de VBHL, luidt mijn onvermijdelijke vraag dan ook: Mag de in deze kwetsbare periode (april, mei, juni) gevangen zeebaars straks wel of Page 148 of 151
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Public comment draft report Marine
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Glossary of acronyms and terms used
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9.2.3 PSA .........................
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Condition 1: P1, 1.2.2 Harvest cont
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