Razor clam trial: annual report 2023-2024
A progress update report on the electrofishing for razor clams scientific trial from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024.
9. Conclusion
The sixth year of the trial continued to gather scientific information on the impact of electrofishing for razor clams. A landmark progress report indicates that fishing activity in the trial can be managed sustainably and confirmed spawning periods. Further collection of data and analysis has been conducted on a range of biological and fisheries information to progress in achieving the trials aims and objectives.
The derogations authorising the same specific vessels to participate until January 2025 were issued on the 1 February 2024. 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.