Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review 2009

The Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review 2009 presents information on the status activity of shellfisheries in Ireland. It is an overview of shellfisheries legislation, management and economic value in Ireland and assessment of selected stocks. Shellfisheries data coverage is around the coastline of the Republic of Ireland. Data collected from 2008 feeds into the 2009 fisheries review. Data collected on Shellfish Stocks, the Shellfish Fleet, fishing activity patterns, fishing gears, towed dredges, fixed nets, pots and non-vessel based methods. Data collected on all regulations affecting shellfish activity. Landings data for 2004-2008 collected. Value of landings 2008 provided. Data collection was funded under the National Development Plan 2000-2006 and under Irelands National Programme 2008 which was part funded under the EU Data Collection Regulation (EC No 1543/2000). The Shellfish review has been published to provide knowledge and information on the status of Irelands shellfish resource in 2009. The review has been produced by the Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara.