Fishing industry leaders in Cornwall have expressed concern over the proposed introduction of a minimum landing size for cuttlefish.
The species, which is a type of squid, is popular in European markets.
The fishing industry says new rules would lead to wastage and damage the industry.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) says it is considering a management plan for cuttlefish, as there is currently none in place.
According to the Marine Conservation Society, there are “indications that populations are too small and fishing pressure is too high” in the English Channel.
Reported landings in 2021 were 2,616 tonnes in the UK, considerably below the five-year average of 4,531 tonnes, which it said “may be due to low stock levels”.
The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
Defra is being urged to agree other methods of stock control such as rotating the fishing grounds, which the fishing industry…
