Consultation on proposals to prohibit the fishing for and selling of soft-shelled edible crab

Consultation opened on 23 December 2021. Closing date 18 March 2022.

Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is consulting on proposals to prohibit the fishing for and selling edible crab which has recently cast its shell (soft-shelled edible crab) and the sale and buying of edible crab for non human consumption uses.

Consultation description

A Synopsis of responses received and Departmental response to the Consultation on proposals to prohibit the landing and sale of Soft Shelled Edible (Brown) Crab is now available at the link below.

Synopsis of responses received and Departmental response

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