For this reason, they are essential to ensure the long-term viability of all sections of the haddock industry.
It does not follow that haddock and cod quotas should go down in sequence.
Why cannot those fishermen take the haddock out of the sea?
As we question the science on quota sizes, so we should question the science dealing with cod and haddock as a mixed fishery.
At present good quality haddock is being caught.
Once again, we have the threat of complete closure of haddock, whiting, prawn and other fisheries related to cod allegedly.
On research, we need to look seriously at the interaction of cod and other commercial fish species such as haddock and whiting.
Fishing for haddock and whiting should also be suspended because too many cod are caught with them.
