The 'xeiteiros’ branded as “paltry” this amount and require the Government to expand – The siege finally have a monthly cap of 1,000 tons.

Spain and Portugal may catch up to 19,005 tonnes of the species this year.

The management plan prepared by the Government Sardina finally book “only” 200 tons of the species for the wayAn amount that the artisanal fleet looks “paltry”. A resolution of the General Secretariat of Fisheries published Saturday in the BOE specifies that the way You can fish all year -from already- without being subject to catch limits.

The xeiteiros considered “paltry” the allocated quota and ensure that there will be enough for 427 boats Galician-of which depend 1,000 families-can fish all year round. “If you start fishing boats now have a good spring, the fee will not arrive for summer”Said the president of the Association of Shipowners Minor Arts of Galicia (Asoar-Armega), José Luis Rodríguez. “It is not giving alms to way. It seems nothing short of an insult. This decision was blocking out an economic sector”Said Rodriguez, who explained that yesterday received several calls from angry owners with the decision of the Executive.

The spokesman also said Asoar-Armega the sector “takes action” to try to extend the tons reserved for artisanal fleet. “In less than ten days to send a written demand more share Fisheries. I think with 1,000 tons for the whole year would be enough”He explained.

The representative of the Association of Shipowners Cerco de Galicia (Acerga), Andrés García, for its part, the way must accept the reserve set by the government. “They have to adapt to the situation as we do the rest, depending share there. 200 tonnes for them are few considering what is left to other fleets, we have the fishing capacity of the way“Lamented García.

Government Resolution provides that the Spanish and Portuguese fleets can capture this year 19,005 tonnes of the species, so that the fence will have (after subtracting the reserve for way) Of 18,805. “We have to be consistent, because it is this or that Brussels impose a Total Allowable Catch (TAC). Still, the amount is ridiculous for fleets of both countries”Stated Sada also larger pattern.

The Spanish purse seine fleet as early this newspaper last January 3, finally will have a monthly catch limit of 1,000 tons in VIIIc (from the Bay of Biscay to Finisterre) and IXa (from Finisterre to the Gulf of Cádiz ). The Galician sector will try to get a deal for communities with the aim that no fleet runs out of quota species. “Andalusia also supports this proposal. It is the only way to ensure that everyone can catch sardines”Garcia explained.

Acerga spokesman also expressed concerned about the joint management of the fishery, which could create problems between the two countries in the future. “There is no treatment or talks with Portugal. It's all talk and no do not know if they also issued an order or not. The problem come from June, we do not know how they will manage the fishery”He explained, and also recalled the claims of the Portuguese country “stay” with 70% share.

Spanish purse, unlike the wayWill begin sardine fishery 00.00 on March 1, six months after the General Secretariat of Fisheries ENACTED closing it on September 20, 2014.

 

SOURCE: Laopinióncoruña.es