The marketing of the herring catch by the drift net fleet is a matter for the fishermen themselves.
Properly regulated drift net fishing is an efficient method of fishing.
From the bag net and sweep net there is no possible escape but there is from the drift net.
The economic changes brought about by the reduction and eventual closure of the drift net fishery remain to be seen.
The toll being taken by the north-east drift net fishery cannot be sustained indefinitely.
It is claimed that there is no control over drift net fishing.
To save the salmon on their way home, we need also to phase out drift net fisheries, restrict estuary netting and control tidal water fishing.
The operations of the north-east drift net fishery are certainly indiscriminate.
