Committee to tackle dwindling fish stocks

Growing concerns over dwindling fish stocks in Manx waters has prompted a committee to be set up.

It’s hoped the science steering group will bring closer working relations between the government and fishermen.

The Manx queen scallop fishery is now strictly monitored after recent research showed a 50 per cent fall in reserves.

Last year, the total catch allowed was 4,000 tonnes which the government said represented an income of about £3 million.

This year, it was reduced to around 1,000 tonnes, with a value of around £750,000.