Electrofishing for Razor Clams Scientific Trial: 1 February 2024-31 January 2025

9. Conclusion

The seventh year of the trial continued to gather scientific evidence on the impact of electrofishing for razor clams. The publication of the progress report in 2025 was a landmark event of the collaborative work between science colleagues and trial participants. The progress report indicates that fishing activity in the trial can be managed sustainably and it confirmed spawning periods. Additional data collection and analysis of biological and fisheries information have been undertaken to advance progress toward achieving the trial’s aims and objectives.

The derogations authorising the same specific vessels to participate until January 2027 were issued on the 1 February 2025. Fishers authorised to be part of the trial are required to continue to gather scientific data and to provide help and assistance towards future monitoring, research and stock assessments when required.