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Towards a more Sustainable Sussex Coast Campaign - you can make a difference!

QUESTIONS

Does it really make common sense to see pair trawlers working close to the shore in front of anglers, divers, sailers and swimmers?

Should beam trawlers fish close to shore, significantly disturbing the seabed and its natural inhabitants, surely there is enough sea to have some undisturbed haven?

How can this be fair for local day fishers in small boats trying to make their living?

Would the proposed new rules help protect our local marine environment and fish stocks?

Sea angling could expand and better support the local economy, so could new rules lead to Sussex becoming a sea angling attraction?

YOU CAN HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Goodfish suggests that we campaign for the following new rules to support local fishermen using small boats, to protect marine wildlife and help people better enjoy the coast for recreation and enjoyment (Win, Win, Win?)

This could help to restore fisheries for the inshore fishers, lead to a more natural and undisturbed sea bed with more wildlife and enhance sea angling and other sea sports.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP ?

Send an e mail to the Sussex Sea Fisheries Committee, your local MP and copy two or more friends or family to ask them to do the same.

If you want to use the following text, please cut and paste the basic material below and add your own ideas as you see fit.

I am supporting, in principle, the Goodfish proposal for better fishing rules along the Sussex Coast.

I ask that you consider introducing the following rules through local byelaws based upon the known potential benefits and the precautionary principle in support of the 'sustainable development' of the coastal environment.

Limit pair trawling to further than 6 miles out from the Sussex shore

Limit beam trawling to further than 3 miles out from the Sussex shore

Limit any other trawling to further than 1 mile from the Sussex shore

Whilst asking for these changes, I would like to indicate my support for a fishing industry (including trawling) that will provide a sustainable and reliable supply of local fish whilst protecting our environment and respecting local people and communities.

I would ask you to let me know if and how you will consider my request for these new rules and also that you will include me on your e mailing list for regular updates, consultations and news in the future.

NOW PLEASE SEND YOUR E MAIL TO;

admin@sussex-sfc.gov.uk

(The Sea Fisheries Committee is the priority point for making changes to the rules)

lee.gibbs@theargus.co.uk

(keeping it in local newspaper)

Your local politician representing the council

(to put political pressure on)

Contact Goodfish via the contact page (if you want to be kept in touch with developments)

Now ask two or more friends to send in their support to crank up the pressure - Good luck and thanks for your support.