All are invited to a "Fisheries Future" meeting co-sponsored by Coastwatch Ireland and the PEW environment group.
Ballymoney, Co Wexford Monday 7th June 2010
On the Eve of World Ocean’s Day- open meeting for fishing community, anglers, politicians and all interested in restoring our fisheries.
4.15– 4.45 pm – Ballymoney Beach car park
Biodiversity of Ballymoney coastal zone Karin Dubsky Coastwatch coordinator
5-7 pm Fisheries meeting in The Orphan Girl Ballymoney
Introduction
‘End of the Line’ Film (25 min. version)
Panel Discussions with view to making an agreed statement at end.
Panel 1: World wide opportunity to act now at European level.
Mike Walker - Senior Associate, European Marine Programme | The Pew Environment Group | http://www.pewenvironment.eu
Julia Dubsky, Coastwatch: A note on Caribbean Island of Dominica sustainable fishing
Panel 2: National and Local
Commercial fishermen rep: TBC
Restoring our rivers: Avoca example Stewart Mc Grane – Chair Avoca Restoration Group
Waterford Harbour - James Mc Carthan Waterford Coastwatch and Sea Angling
The Decrease in Fish Biodiversity off the coast of Co. Wicklow: Ashley Hayden
Light Refreshments
Press statement that evening
Coastwatch Europe autumn survey across Europe and extra biodiversity and fisheries focus
Fisheries Action required
END
"End of the Line", Orphan Girl, Ballymoney, Co. Wexford
Moderators: jd, kieran, Tanglerat, teacher