Skippers are Losing 100 Fishing Days Due to Climate Change
Irish inshore skippers have calculated that climate change-induced weather patterns are costing them up to 100 fishing days annually.
Prolonged storm seasons, increased Atlantic swell and unsafe operating conditions have affected the viability of inshore vessels. Inshore fishing is generally considered to be any fishing that takes place in waters roughly 30 metres deep or less and within 12 nautical miles of the coast.
The cost of bait is also at "crisis" levels due to Ireland's loss of pelagic (mackerel) quota, the National Inshore...
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