Bahamas Information Services Updates Official Statement on Purse Seine Fishing or Net Fishing by The Bahamas Government
By Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources
Feb 23, 2010 - 10:03:17 PM
Press Statement
Ministry of
Agriculture
and Marine Resources
Purse
Seine Fishing or Net Fishing
The Government of The Bahamas is not minded to
permit the use of purse seine or net fishing within the waters of The Bahamas.
This method of fishing could result in the possible
depletion or signification reduction of the fishing stocks in Bahamian waters.
Having regard to the importance of sportfishing to the Tourism Industry, the
Government takes the position that purse seine or net fishing will not be
permitted in The Bahamas.
Consequently, the necessary amendments to the
Fisheries Conservation (Jurisdiction and Conservation) Act and Regulations will
be made, in order to maintain a sustainable level of fisheries resources within
Bahamian waters. The legislation will prohibit the use of purse seine or net
fishing to ensure that all fisheries resources, including migratory fish, are
maintained at sustainable levels.