Clyde Seasonal Closure 2026: consultation analysis and SG response

Appendix 2: Consultation Questions

1. The Clyde Seasonal Closure should remain in place for 2026 and 2027 in the same location and during the same time period as in 2025:

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neither / Agree nor Disagree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree / Don’t Know

2. The current timing and location of the Clyde Seasonal Closure are appropriate for protecting spawning cod:

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neither / Agree nor Disagree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree / Don’t Know

3. What is your opinion of the option to carry out a three-year targeted Scientific Programme (TSP) to improve the evidence base about Clyde cod:

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neither / Agree nor Disagree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree / Don’t Know

4. Should we lay an SSI that continues until the end of the TSP (2028):

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neither / Agree nor Disagree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree / Don’t Know

5. The Scottish Government should work collaboratively with local fishers during the TSP to maximise data collection and improve scientific understanding:

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neither / Agree nor Disagree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree / Don’t Know

6. What is your opinion on the Scottish Government returning the Clyde Seasonal Closure to the area, duration and exemptions that were utilised from 2002 until 2022:

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neither / Agree nor Disagree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree / Don’t Know

7. Do you have any further views on alternative or complementary management measures that could be considered for the protection of cod spawning in the Firth of Clyde for 2026 and beyond?

8. With reference to management of Clyde cod, do you have views on the balance between environmental protection and the socio-economic benefits provided by our fishing industry?