Fishing for <i>lampuki</i> in Malta's zone

The management regime adopted through the years by the Maltese authorities for the fishing of dolphin fish, commonly known as lampuki, was looked upon very favourably by the EU. In Malta, the government issues permits for fish aggregating devices...

The management regime adopted through the years by the Maltese authorities for the fishing of dolphin fish, commonly known as lampuki, was looked upon very favourably by the EU. In Malta, the government issues permits for fish aggregating devices (FAD's) which are laid in the sea along straight-line courses. There are around 130 possible locations where these courses may be placed around the Maltese Islands.

In recent years, Maltese fishermen have taken up around 110 of these courses. Upon Malta's accession, any remainder will be available to EU fisherman who may wish to apply for a permit to fish for lampuki. There is no size restrictions on the vessels fishing for lampuki. This means that a boat which is larger than 12 metres can fish for lampuki during the lampuki season in the conservation area. But, of course, only Maltese fishermen will be allowed to fish for lampuki in the 12 miles from the Maltese shores.

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