Namibia: Lobster Vessels to Be Under Surveillance for Illegal Catches
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [AllAfrica] April 22, 2015
ROCK lobster vessels operating mostly near Lüderitz will be under more surveillance because of illegal catches, the minister of fisheries and marine resources, Bernhard Esau, told the industry last week.
According to him, the rock lobster industry is still characterised by low investments in catching effort, which has led to illegal practices such as harvesting in protected areas, hence the landing of immature lobsters.
"The ministry will strengthen surveillance to ensure that harvesting only happens outside protected areas," he said.
Rock lobster stocks are said to be healthy with ...
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